Order Picker/Material Handler - 2nd shift

JW Speaker; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Germantown, Wisconsin, is seeking a Material Handler responsible for maintaining supermarket inventory and moving parts within the production area. Candidates should have strong verbal and written communication skills and may need to become certified on mechanical equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks. This role supports process improvements and follows established safety standards. Join a team committed to quality and efficiency in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required.
• Certification on mechanical equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Supermarkets and Inventory Accuracy.
• Move parts from supply area to supermarket.
• Deliver parts to line and handle finished goods.
• Validate counts and expedite through system to address shortages.
• Identify areas for Kaizen and participate in 5S improvements.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to become certified on mechanical equipment

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Picker

Job description

Job Duties

1st Priority - Daily Execution

• Maintain Supermarkets (5s and Inventory Accuracy)
• Move parts (Mold, Wire, Electronics) from supply area to supermarket
• Pull, Stage, and Deliver parts to line
• Move Finished goods from Line to Shipping
• Execute visual signals and perform appropriate transactions
• Follow Standard work

2nd Priority - Process Support

• Validate system counts, retrieve materials for NPD, ECN and Excess and obsolete
• Expedite parts through system to address part shortages and customer opportunities
• Communicate system errors up to the Group Leadership

3rd Priority - Continuous Improvement

• Follow 5S standards everywhere - Identify areas of improvement and participate in Kaizen events

Experience

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Certified or ability to become certified on mechanical equipment (Forklift, Picker, Pallet Jack, etc.) Please note, our material handlers use forklifts infrequently - most handling is done with pallet jacks or carts.

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