Material Handler

Goldencustomercare; Village of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pet food manufacturing is seeking a Material Handler for their Richfield facility. This role involves operating forklifts, maintaining a safe working environment, and supporting production tasks. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent, with previous manufacturing experience preferred. The company offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401k matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

100% healthcare premiums covered

6 paid sick and mental health days

401k matching up to 3.5%

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• 1-2 years of experience operating a powered industrial vehicle.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move materials within the plant.
• Maintain safety and quality standards during operations.
• Utilize ERP system for transaction documentation.

Skills

Safety mindset

Forklift operation

Material sorting

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

At Golden Pet Manufacturing, we are proud to be at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating the most nutritionally-dense, thoughtfully-sourced, and practical solutions to pet parents everywhere. Watch our new company video to learn more!

Location: Richfield, WI (30 minutes from Milwaukee and Waukesha)

We’re Looking For A: Material Handler

Location: Richfield, WI

Shift: 1st (6am - 2:30pm)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain a safety and quality mindset and follow all safety and quality guidelines and protocols
• Operate forklift to move material and/or product throughout the manufacturing plant, including receiving raw materials, moving raw material to production floor, work in progress (WIP) product material to and from production floor, moving finished products to appropriate storage area and loading trucks with finished product for shipment, depending on the assigned area you work in
• Utilize scan gun to complete transactions within ERP system and complete all associated paperwork documenting the transactions
• Protect employees and company safety and security through the safe operation of forklifts and reporting and minimizing occurrences such as damage to property, damage to product, and damage to equipment
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in combos according to predetermined sequence
• Fills requisitions, work orders or requests for materials and distributes them to production areas maintaining staging areas with adequate amount of product and/or material in accordance with the required production rate
• Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed including verifying packing lists and/or product labels
• Clean and maintain equipment, tooling and workspace area, including following the appropriate process for department cross-over to avoid cross-contamination
• Support employees in other areas with various production related tasks and/or projects
• Supports and participates in continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with miscellaneous tasks in other areas of the manufacturing plant as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Note: These are preferred and not required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting
• 1-2 years of experience operating a powered industrial vehicle
• Experience working with ERP system (preferred)
• Experience working in a food or pet food manufacturing facility (preferred)
• Experience working within an automated manufacturing facility (preferred)
• Forklift certification

Golden Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

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