Material Handler I

Novozymes (part of Novonesis); New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in biosolutions as a Material Handler I in New Berlin, Wisconsin. This role involves loading, unloading, and moving materials within the warehouse, ensuring timely delivery of customer requests. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, be able to lift heavy items, and have basic computer skills. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company contribution, and generous vacation time.

Benefits

401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

All benefits begin on your first day

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and/or move 50lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs.
• Experience in material handling preferred.
• Ability to work in varying conditions (hot, cool, wet, dusty).

Responsibilities

• Load/unload materials and inspect deliveries for accuracy.
• Enter data in SAP and maintain clean work area.
• Operate industrial trucks to assist in material handling.

Skills

Ability to read, write and speak English

Ability to operate industrial trucks or electric hoists

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of GMP, safety, sanitation, and Hazardous Materials

Effective communication

Ability to use a calculator

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you ready fora new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We're here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our newest Material Handler I

This position works under general supervision and is primarily responsible for loading, unloading and moving materials and finished products within warehouse and pack orders to ensure timely, accurate delivery of customer requests.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Reading work orders and following oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.

• Loading/Unloading materials onto or from pallets, tubs, racks and shelves and into vehicles; inspecting vehicles for proper shipping conditions.

• Unload materials from vehicles, inspect deliveries and shipments for accuracy and damage and prepare proper documents.

• Locate stock - count, weigh and record units of material moved, handled, or shipped.

• Prep materials for shipment by palletizing, banding, wrapping and labeling shipments.

• Pick and package finished products per work orders.

• Enter data in SAP, update records and file documents, electronically and manually, prepare/distribute reports, as required.

• Maintain clean area by sweeping or mopping.

• Comply with all departmental safety and sanitation requirements.

• Convey materials to proper storage area.

• Rotate stock as needed and optimize space utilization.

• Operate industrial trucks or electric hoists to assist in loading or moving materials and products.

• Perform PM to lift equipment.

• Maintain proper temperature for products.

To succeed you must hold:

• Possess the ability to read, write and speak English.

• Possess ability to operate industrial trucks or electric hoists to assist in loading or moving materials.

• Possess basic computer skills to navigate in email and data systems.

• Have knowledge of GMP, safety, sanitation and Hazardous Materials per DOT requirements.

• Be able to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from drivers, other production-related departments (i.e. Customer Service) and co-workers in a tactful manner.

• Ability to use a calculator to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, including conversions to metric weight. (These characteristics are normally acquired through a High School Diploma or GED with at least six months of related material handling experience.)

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, scoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk to hear, and use foot/feet to operate machines.

• Must be able to lift and/or move 50lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs. (assisted). This included repetitive bending and lifting of items to stack or dump.

• Must be able to work under hot or cool, wet and sometimes dusty and loud conditions, dust mask, coveralls and/or hearing protection may be required.

Location: New Berlin, Wisconsin

Application deadline: June 12, 2025

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

• Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution

• Employee assistance program

• Parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• All benefits begin on your first day

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

At Novonesis we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We recommend you not to attach a cover letter to your application. Instead, please include a few sentences in your resume/CV about why you are applying. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume/CV.

Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.

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