Material Handler

Nucor Corporation; Town of Jackson (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Jackson, WI is seeking a Warehouse Associate responsible for moving parts and materials throughout the warehouse and delivering to inventory locations, using equipment such as forklifts.

You will assist receiving and production with material movement, manage loading/unloading, and ensure accurate inventory locations and counts. Safety and daily equipment checks are essential parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Forklift certification recommended and pallet jack forklift experience required.
• Experience with SAP or similar inventory system preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of Rytec parts is helpful.
• Ability to read simple instructions and write basic correspondence.
• Ability to lift 50 lb frequently and 100 lb occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist movement and staging of material in receiving and production areas.
• Review daily orders and supply materials from inventory.
• Load/unload materials at docks, trucks, storage, and manufacturing areas.
• Identify and label materials with order numbers and dimensions; track locations.
• Organize inventory to maximize space and ensure critical items are accessible.
• Perform daily maintenance checks on equipment and document results.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and other equipment to move freight.
• Assist with cycle counts and safety/compliance checks.
• Support quality assurance checks of parts and materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Inventory management system

Job description

Job Details

Division: Rytec Corporation

Location: Jackson, WI, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for moving parts and materials throughout the warehouse and delivering to inventory locations or departments, either manually or utilizing equipment such as forklifts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist receiving and steelcut/weld departments with movement/staging of material as needed.
• Look over daily orders and supply production area with required materials from inventory.
• Load materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, racking systems, and manufacturing areas.
• Identify and label materials with sales order and dimensions/part number and record their locations in the warehouse and on shelves to accurately maintain inventory locations and counts.
• Assist with organizing and re-organizing inventory to ensure that space is maximized to its fullest potential and the most critical items are stored properly and in correct locations.
• Performs a maintenance check daily on the equipment prior to its use and documents.
• Operates forklifts, cranes, and other equipment to move freight.
• Assists in performing and reporting cycle counts.
• Compliance with all warehouse safety rules and guidelines and assists with overall warehouse cleanliness including garbage/cardboard clean up.
• Participate in quality assurance checks of parts and materials.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Previous forklift certification recommended and experience with pallet jacks and forklift required for material handling.
• Previous experience with SAP or other inventory management system recommended.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of Rytec parts recommended.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and/or other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digits numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Squatting, kneeling and standing frequently.
• This position is exposed to dust/dirt frequently and fumes, vapors and mists occasionally.
• This position is in a manufacturing environment where the noise level is moderate.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace