Material Handler

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a detail-oriented Material Handler for a client’s Verona, WI warehouse. The role covers receiving, staging, storing, moving, and shipping materials in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate is organized, safety-minded, and proficient with warehouse equipment and computers, ensuring accurate inventory documentation. You will operate forklifts and pallets, perform cycle counts, and process ERP entries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse or material-handling experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow written/verbal instructions and use ERP.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, drum dollies and other equipment.
• Receive, move, stage, and store materials in the warehouse.
• Inspect incoming materials and verify labels and data.
• Enter inventory and transactions into the ERP system.
• Load/unload trucks and stage finished products for shipment.
• Perform monthly inventory counts and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Attention to detail

Documentation

ERP systems

Safety awareness

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP system

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Material Handler to join our client's warehouse team. This position is responsible for receiving, staging, storing, moving, and shipping materials in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is organized, safety-conscious, comfortable using warehouse equipment and computers, and able to accurately complete documentation and inventory transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, drum dollies, stretch wrappers, and pallet exchangers.
• Receive, move, stage, and store materials throughout the warehouse.
• Re-palletize bulk bags and drums, including frequent manual lifting.
• Maintain an organized and clean warehouse and storage areas.
• Stage materials for manufacturing and quality control activities.
• Properly handle hazardous materials and waste according to established safety procedures.
• Stock materials according to company procedures and applicable regulations.
• Perform monthly inventory cycle counts.
• Schedule and coordinate emptying of trash compactors.
• Follow all required sanitation and housekeeping procedures.

Shipping & Receiving

• Load and unload trucks.
• Inspect and receive incoming materials for accuracy and condition.
• Verify labels and material information for accuracy.
• Pick and stage finished products for shipment.
• Prepare and complete shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation.
• Enter inventory and transaction information into an ERP system.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety, quality, and regulatory procedures.
• Follow applicable cGMP requirements and maintain accurate documentation.
• Work in accordance with requirements related to food, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, and/or other regulated products.
• Follow applicable Halal and Kosher requirements as needed.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous warehouse or material-handling experience preferred.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, pallet exchangers, or drum dollies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to work with ERP or other business software.
• Ability to accurately complete written and electronic documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers and other personnel.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 220 lbs. using appropriate equipment.
• Ability to frequently bend, squat, reach, and work at or below waist level.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical warehouse tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment.

Hours

1st Shift: 8:30am-5:00pm, Mon - Fri

Pay

$22.00 - $25.00 based on experience

What We're Looking For-

We're looking for someone who is dependable, organized, safety-minded, and detail-oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment while maintaining accurate inventory and documentation.