Material Handler

The Gund Company; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gund Company in Waukesha, WI is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Material Handler for the 1st shift (7:30am - 4:00pm, M-F). The role offers an hourly wage of $20.60 to $22.66 and involves material handling, inventory accuracy, and safety compliance to support production.

Responsibilities include receiving, inspecting, storing, pulling, and staging materials, verifying packing documentation, and operating forklift and measuring tools. A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read drawings/blueprints.
• Forklift operation experience is required.
• Experience with measuring tools (tape, calipers, micrometers).
• Flexibility to work overtime and meet production needs.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, pull, and stage materials for fabrication.
• Verify documentation, match packing slips, and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle HAZCOM/HAZMAT materials per guidelines.
• Pull and stage materials based on FIFO and production schedules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Basic math

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Description: The Gund Company has an immediate opening for a full-time Manufacturing Material Handler to join our team!

Shift: 1st (7:30am - 4:00pm, M-F)

Hourly Wage: $20.60 -$22.66

Plant/Work Location: 809 Philip Drive Waukesha, WI 53186

About The Gund Company

The Gund Company, a leader in engineered material solutions, specializes in customized electrical insulation products. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Material Handler to join our team.

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Manufacturing Material Handler Job Summary

As a Manufacturing Material Handler, you will Implement the Order Fulfillment Process steps related to the accuracy of raw material and finished goods inventory including quantity, storage location, material grade and dimensions.

Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Material Handler

• Material Handling: Receive, inspect, store, pull, and stage materials for fabrication.
• Inventory Accuracy: Verify documentation, match packing slips, and resolve discrepancies.
• Safety Compliance: Handle HAZCOM/HAZMAT materials per guidelines.
• Order Fulfillment: Pull and stage materials based on FIFO and production schedules.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and experience.
• Strong basic math skills and the ability to use measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Ability to understand drawing and blueprints.
• Ability to operate a forklift and use various hand tools.
• Flexibility to work overtime and adjust to emergency production needs.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Visual ERP experience.
• Data Link experience.

Work Environment Manufacturing Material Handler

• This role is performed in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, fumes, and chemicals.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
• The position involves repetitive tasks and manual labor including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform manual tasks as required.

Careers: Why Work at Gund The Gund Company

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Manufacturing Material Handler position.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination.

Compensation details: 20.6-22.66 Hourly Wage