Material Handler - Beaver Dam West

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.); Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) in Wisconsin seeks a Warehouse/Materials Handler to transport materials, operate forklifts, and support production. You will process paperwork, coordinate with supervisors, and maintain safety and efficiency on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include moving materials, loading/unloading, and ensuring timely production with accurate RF documentation; performance engages with Quality Control and Materials Manager for continual improvements.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or HSED/GED; six months to one year related experience and/or training a plus.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret English safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedures; write routing reports and correspondence in English; speak effectively in English.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic arithmetic including rate, ratio, and percent; read simple graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret schedule and instructions.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: MEC Material Handling Certification and CLD License A/B.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates material movement between departments per routing requirements.
• Operates forklift and other power-driven equipment to load or move materials.
• Prints and distributes pick tickets and performs computer transactions as necessary.
• Ensures production schedules are met through timely processing and movement of goods.
• Assists during peak times with equipment operation and necessary computer transactions.
• Maintains communication with management and shift personnel to ensure smooth operations.
• Supports Continuous Improvement projects and evaluates equipment and training needs as assigned.
• Monitors and enforces shop floor control systems.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory control

Team collaboration

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF system usage

Job description

Summary

Transport incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas as assigned. Operate forklift, electrical hoist or other power‑driven equipment to load or move materials. Supply production area with needed materials from inventory. Load or unload material onto or from pallets, trays, or shelves. Process required paperwork using RF (Radio Frequency) system when and where available. Performs preventive maintenance such as daily vehicle inspection, recharging batteries, or replacing liquefied propane gas (LP) tank.

This person is expected to promote a team atmosphere necessary to get the job done efficiently and effectively. Evaluate, recommend, and implement changes in the department as necessary. Works with production Supervisors, Production Support Coordinators & Inventory Control to make effective changes in Systems and Procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates material movement between departments per the routing requirements.
• Sorts questionable materials per Quality Control’s request.
• Prints and distributes pick tickets and performs computer transactions as necessary.
• Organizes sequence of pulling material and relays information to Material Support.
• Ensures production schedules are met: by timely and accurate processing and movement of goods. Assists during daily peak times to include operating material handling equipment and perform all necessary computer transactions.
• Ensures good communication and feedback with management, employees on their shift and between shifts.
• When assigned, assists the supervisor/area manager with Continuous Improvement Projects, evaluation of new equipment, determination of training needs and interviewing/hiring.
• Monitors and enforces shop floor control systems.
• Studies systems and procedures for opportunities for improvement. Proposes changes to Materials Manager. Assures successful implementation of approved improvements.
• Works with Raymond repair personnel to ensure equipment maintenance is current. Also maintains battery charging stations.
• Works with Area Managers and other production department supervisors to facilitate the most efficient carrying out of receiving duties.

COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Culture/Core Values
Embraces and fosters key elements of MEC’s culture. Understands, demonstrates and seeks to promote MEC Pride. Is viewed a role model of the culture.

Professionalism
Displays ethical behavior in all situations and always, and acts with a high level of integrity; maintains poise and confidence even when faced with difficult decisions; displays an upbeat, positive and energetic attitude. Uses language that is appropriate for the workplace.

Safety/Security
Acts as a role model – follows all safety rules, behaves in a safe manner, and wears required PPE. Proactively identifies and corrects unsafe conditions. Promotes safety within department and holds employees accountable for working safely.

Dependability
Meets the requirements for both attendance and punctuality. Can be counted on to find a way to get the job done. Responds promptly and follows through on promises in a timely manner.

Personal Accountability
Accepts responsibility for own actions including failure. Embraces experience as learning opportunities and not chances to blame.

Communicating Effectively
Listens carefully and attentively to others; seeks to understand the perspectives of others. Communicates directly and honestly while demonstrating respect for others. Addresses conflict openly and effectively seeking win‑win solutions.

Job Knowledge & Individual Effectiveness
Meets the quality and productivity expectations for the position. Demonstrates the functional knowledge and skills required to perform this specific position. Uses technical knowledge to train and develop co‑workers.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or HSED/GED; six months to one year related experience and/or training a plus.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English. Ability to write routing reports and correspondence in English. Ability to speak effectively in English before groups.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must possess or be willing to obtain MEC Material Handling Certification and CLD License A/B.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel. The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.