Material Handler 1st Shift

Seton; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Brady Corporation is seeking a Material Handler in Milwaukee to support shipping, receiving, and inventory control. The role involves cycle counts, forklift operation, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, following SOPs, and collaborating on continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse. A high school diploma and SAP experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and handle materials safely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks.
• Perform cycle counts and verify records.
• Operate forklifts and load/unload shipments.
• Maintain shipping records in SAP and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Heavy lifting

SOP adherence

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Forklift certification

Job description

Material Handlers are responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient shipping, receiving, and inventory management. This individual will be performing cycle counts, handling domestic and international shipments, maintaining shipping records, and operating forklifts for loading and unloading tasks. Additionally, this role supports continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conduct error investigations to improve quality in warehouse processes.
• Complete cycle counts to identify inventory issues.
• Perform a variety of domestic and international shipping and receiving tasks.
• Compare and verify identifying information/shipping records on incoming or outgoing shipments with bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
• May prepare appropriate documentation for domestic or international shipments. Maintain all shipping records.
• Responsible for the complete and accurate shipping of all products, production orders, both stock and custom (including box counts and weights).
• Reports any shipping related problems as they occur to the supervisor.
• Responsible for reporting accurate shipping transactions in SAP.
• Load shipments into trucks by hand stacking and / or utilizing equipment.
• Complete receiving activities by breaking down skids and opening boxes.
• Verify that materials received are as ordered in both type and quantity, and maintain related files and records.
• Complete put away process by routing incoming items to appropriate departments, storerooms or other locations.
• Utilize forklift to do picking and put-aways (stock on pallets), load and unload trucks, and flexing to cover Raw Material Warehouse duties.
• Supports goals of continuous improvement by serving on ad hoc committees and/or teams as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse experience, preferably in shipping/finished goods area.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., push/pull 20 lbs., climb 12 ladder rungs; frequent standing and walking.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Self-motivated to achieve quality and productivity goals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Warehouse management system experience (e.g. SAP).
• Ability to obtain forklift and other equipment certification.
• Highly detailed oriented.

About Us:

Who we are:
Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation. We help organizations make work safer, more productive, and more connected by transforming everyday critical information into actionable intelligence. Our end-to-end platform unites two powerful pillars:

• Identification Solutions: High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
• Intelligent Productivity Solutions: Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.

From aerospace, healthcare, and laboratories to manufacturing plants, retail, data centers, and global transportation and logistics hubs, we empower customers to identify, protect, track, and optimize the people, assets, and processes that keep the world running. Why work at Brady:
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you’ll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program

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