Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Wisconsin Heavy Fabrication; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Company paid life insurance

Medical coverage options

Dental & Vision coverage

Job summary

IES Infrastructure Solutions in Manitowoc, WI, is seeking a Materials Handler to support the fabrication and assembly of generator enclosures. You will move, stage, load, and unload materials, ensuring accurate inventory and timely delivery to workstations.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and pallet jacks, maintaining clean storage areas, and following safety policies and OSHA guidelines. Prior experience in heavy fabrication or manufacturing is preferred.

Job description

General Job Description

Wisconsin Heavy Fabrication IES Infrastructure Solutions Title: Material Handler Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Logistics Supervisor Location: Manitowoc, WI Summary: The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and staging of raw materials, components, and finished goods used in the manufacturing of generator enclosures. This role supports production by ensuring materials are delivered to the correct workstations in a timely manner and that inventory is handled accurately throughout the facility. Has experience in a heavy fabrication or manufacturing environment and is comfortable operating material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Move raw materials, fabricated components, and finished generator enclosure parts throughout the facility.
• Stage materials for fabrication, welding, and assembly departments according to production schedules.
• Load and unload trucks, verifying quantities and inspecting materials for damage.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, or other material handling equipment safely.
• Maintain organized material storage areas and ensure proper labeling and identification of materials.
• Deliver parts and materials to designated workstations to support production flow.
• Assist with inventory control including cycle counts and material tracking.
• Ensure materials are stored according to safety and quality standards.
• Communicate material shortages or discrepancies to supervisors or purchasing.
• Support shipping and receiving operations when needed.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA guidelines.
• Follow company procedures and work instructions for handling heavy steel components used in enclosure fabrication.

Specific Qualifications

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred. 1–3 years of material handling or warehouse experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment preferred. Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification. Experience handling large or heavy materials such as steel, sheet metal, or fabricated components is preferred. Basic understanding of inventory systems, job travelers, or material pick lists. Ability to read work orders, labels, and basic production documentation.

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

Additional Data

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The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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