Material Handler - 3rd Shift

QPS Employment Group; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroechamber in Mukwonago, WI is seeking a Material Handler for the 3rd shift (6:20pm–6:30am). The position pays $24.20 per hour and involves supporting production through material transfer, color changes, and equipment hook-up.

You will label and scan boxes, print shop orders, maintain material systems, and keep accurate paperwork. Ability to lift 40–65 lbs and obtain a forklift license is required; teamwork and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of factory experience preferred.
• Must obtain forklift license.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.
• Lift loads of 40–65 pounds from floor to above waist.
• Must be able to work in temperature extremes and indoors.

Responsibilities

• Transfer raw materials and finished goods; hook up and start auxiliary equipment.
• Label and scan production boxes.
• Print shop orders and labels.
• Clean and maintain the material system.
• Perform color and material changes.
• Set up and carry out minor maintenance of auxiliary equipment.
• Fill colorant bins and weigh materials.
• Complete workbooks and changeover worksheets.
• Supply materials to machines; organize inventory and safety with supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Dexterity

Mechanical aptitude

Reading & writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Position Title: Material Handler

Wage: $24.20/hour

Shift: 3rd

Hours: 6:20pm-6:30am

Location: Mukwonago, WI

Material Handler Responsibilities

• Transfer of all raw materials used in the production process and resulting finished goods, as well as the cleaning, hook-up and start-up of auxiliary equipment such as blenders, grinders, and hoppers to support material and color changes
• Label and scan production boxes
• Print shop orders and labels
• Clean and maintain material system
• Clean hoppers, grinders, blenders, regrind bins, colorant bins, and material hoses for all material/color changes
• Perform color/material changes
• Responsible for the hook-up and set-up and minor preventative maintenance of auxiliary equipment
• Fill all surge and colorant bins; pull, weigh, and return colorant and material
• Complete required worksheets (i.e. machine clearance, changeover worksheet)
• Maintain accurate paperwork and work flows
• Supply raw material to machines; inventory organization and control, housekeeping, safety communication with supervisor

Material Handler Requirements

• High school diploma or GED experience
• 1 year of factory experience preferred
• Must be able to obtain a forklift license
• Able to work effectively in a team and communicate with others
• Able to read, write, and speak English in order to communicate and understand relevant information relating to quality and production issues
• Must have good mobility and be able to routinely lift loads of 40-65 pounds from floor level to above waist
• Good hand eye coordination, excellent dexterity, and demonstrate mechanical aptitudes
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, push, twist, climb, bend, reach, grasp, perform repetitive movements, work indoors, work in temperature extremes
• Able to detect warning signals and verbal alerts to avoid injury during manufacturing process
• Must be able to discern shades of color and color differences relating to component parts used in the manufacturing process
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to answer alarms

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