Material Handler II

TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control Co., LLC); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401K with Employer Match

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control Co., LLC) is seeking a Material Handler in Milwaukee, WI. The role involves operating various equipment, verifying shipments, and maintaining warehouse organization. Candidates will receive training on forklifts and enjoy benefits like paid vacation and a 401K plan.

Join our team to help ensure safety and efficiency in our operations while contributing innovative ideas around safety. We pride ourselves on our commitment to supporting your growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Ability to verify and examine incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Basic computer skills to look up and verify order data.

Responsibilities

• Operate pallet jack and non-power equipment.
• Retrieve products and assemble customer orders.
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments.

Job description

Role Overview

This is not a Forklift Operator position. This position is 95% actively moving on your feet and 5% on a forklift.

Schedule Options

1st Shift, Monday - Friday: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Pay

Pay is based on experience.

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation given right away
• Personal Time after 90 days
• Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
• 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match, fully vested from day one
• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Company Events: Monthly Department Lunches
• Opportunities to join Fun or Safety Committee

Support and Training

We don’t require forklift certification. Our team will train you on stand‑up forklifts, sit‑down forklifts, joey’s and more.

Growth Opportunities

The Material Handler position encompasses multiple aspects of warehousing, and we will train you in multiple areas such as picking, packing, small pack processing, receiving, and freight.

Safety Commitment

We pride ourselves on our safety both outside and inside TAPCO. Help shape our company with innovative ideas around safety!

Responsibilities

• Operate pallet jack and other non-power equipment.
• Compare identifying information and counts, weigh, or measure items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Use computer to look up, and verify data related to incoming and outgoing orders.
• Retrieve products from warehouse locations and assemble customer orders.
• Assemble wooden or cardboard containers, or select preassembled containers and insert items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
• Affix shipping label on packages or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment.
• Attach identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, follow established procedures to reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shipper and supervisor to rectify damages and shortages.
• Stock items into proper locations.
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Follow all safety rules and 5S / Lean Manufacturing procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Operate different types of forklifts including stand‑up, sit‑down, and order picker.
• Utilize RF scanners to pick inventory and product movement.
• Receive off packing slips and help stock both of our warehouses.
• Maintain shipping, receiving, and inventory records through proper documentation.
• Maintain organization and warehouse management.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.