Material Handler 2nd Shift

West Coast Energy Systems; Town of Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Energy Systems in Wisconsin is seeking Material Handlers I-III to support production by moving warehouse parts and delivering to assembly areas. The role requires learning equipment operation and collaborating with production lines to meet demand.

Positions emphasize safety, quality, and productivity with a shift from 3:00pm to 1:00am, Monday through Thursday. Training may be provided, and growth opportunities exist within the material handling function.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Models positive and professional work ethics.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
• Learn to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
• Develop knowledge of the company for the full scope of the role.
• Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and team.
• Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.
• Perform forklift daily inspections.
• Participate in team meetings and exchange job related information.

Skills

Operate material handling equipment

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

ERP system knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

No formal education required

Tools

ERP system

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

Shift Hours - 3:00pm-1:00am Monday - Thursday

Pay Rate:

• Material Handler I - $18.10/hour + $2.50 shift premium
• Material Handler II - $20.10/hour + $2.50 shift premium

Primary Purpose:

Will be responsible for all material handling needs, primarily picking warehoused parts, and delivering to assembly areas to ensure efficient production. Work closely with production lines to ensure full utilization of people, materials, and equipment to meet customer demand. The Material Handler will be required to achieve company standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

Major Responsibilities

Material Handler I:

• Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
• Learning to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
• Developing a good knowledge of the company for the full scope of the role and may be assigned to projects for career development.
• Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity.
• Communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other members of the team.
• Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.
• Perform forklift daily inspections.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.
• Participate in team meetings and exchange job related information.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, attendance, and quality.
• Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.
• Practice safe working habits, following safety guidelines to operation and support of company initiatives.
• Know the basic functions of the ERP system.
• May assist in training new employees or employees learning new work areas.
• Actively understands and participates with the Drive to Zero program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Material Handler II

• Material Handler I responsibilities.
• Efficiently use equipment to transport materials.
• Resolve issues and recommend solutions to leadership team.
• Participate in project teams and/or lead portions of continuous improvement projects.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the basic principles, practices and processes in the applicable discipline and has a working knowledge of related fields.
• Resolve routine to moderately complex problems by applying established procedures and best practices.
• Frequently interact with supervisors and team members and collaborate with cross-functional partners to complete assignments.
• Contributes to improving processes, lead times, through-out, and cost.
• Knows all functions of at least one job or cross-trained in other materials areas.

Material Handler III

• Material Handler I & II responsibilities
• Cross-trained in different areas of need.
• Provide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas according to work instructions in support of Materials.
• Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system.
• Use initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implement appropriate countermeasures.
• Suggest and implement improvements to existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Ability to be self-reliant with minimal direction; capable of assessing workload needs.

Minimum Job Requirements

PRODUCTION MATERIAL HANDLERS

Material Handler I

• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Models positive and professional work ethics.
• Effective communication skills.

Material Handler II

• Material Handler I requirements
• 1 year of material handling experience
• Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.
• Ability to train other employees in established processes.
• Problem solving skills and interfacing with other departments.
• Strong communication skills.

Material Handler III

• Material Handler I & II requirements.
• 2 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment

DISTRIBUTION MATERIAL HANDLERS

Material Handler I

• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Models positive and professional work ethics.
• Effective communication skills.
• Read and understand work instructions.

Material Handler II

• Material Handler I requirements
• 2 years of material handling/warehouse experience
• Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.
• Ability to train other employees in established processes.
• Problem solving skills and interfacing with other departments.
• Strong communica