Material Handler - 2nd Shift: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

TAPCO Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation given right away

401K Plan with Generous Employer Match

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Company-Funded Short-Term Disability

Job summary

TAPCO Inc. is looking for a dedicated Material Handler to join our warehouse team in Milwaukee, WI. In this role, you will be responsible for various functions including operating forklifts, stock management, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

The ideal candidate will have a consistent work history, basic computer skills, and experience in a distribution center. TAPCO offers a supportive work environment with excellent benefits like paid holidays, health insurance, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to transition from independent work to a team environment.
• A consistent work history is preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in a related role or in a distribution center environment.
• Experience using an Inventory Control System.

Responsibilities

• Operate pallet jack and other non-power equipment.
• Uses computer to verify data related to orders.
• Retrieve products from warehouse and assemble customer orders.
• Maintain safety protocols including PPE usage.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

Forklifts

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

2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 1:30 PM-10:00 PM

Pay

Pay is based on experience, and there is a shift differential in the base rate when working 2nd Shift!

What TAPCO has to offer you

• 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 and fully vested from day one
• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Company Events
• Monthly Department Lunches
• Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee

TAPCO Support

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

TAPCO Growth

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

TAPCO Safety

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

TAPCO Benefits

Enjoy great benefits like vision, dental, health, but also take time for yourself with vacation time and paid holidays.

What you will accomplish as a Warehouse Worker

• Operate pallet jack and other non-power equipment
• Compares identifying information and counts weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records
• Uses computer to look up, and verify data related to incoming and outgoing orders
• Retrieves products from warehouse locations and assembles customer orders
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers, or selects preassembled containers and inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding
• Affixes shipping label on packages or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment
• Attaches identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, follows established procedures to reject damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper and supervisor to rectify damages and shortages
• Stocks items into proper locations
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications
• Follows 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 our warehouses.
• Maintain shipping, receiving and inventory records through proper documentation
• Maintain organization and warehouse cleanliness
• Responsible for all warehouse safety protocols including, but not limited to utilizing PPE and performing safety checks on all powered equipment

Position Qualifications

• Ability to transition from working independently to working in a team environment
• A consistent work history
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience using basic computer skills preferred
• 2 + years' experience in a related role or in a distribution center environment
• 2 - 3 years forklift experience loading / unloading trucks
• Experience using an Inventory Control System

About Us

At TAPCO, our mission is enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. We are driven to save lives! Are you looking for a career where you can earn a great wage based on experience and performance, your contributions are recognized, and you will have growth potential? Then choose TAPCO!

EEO Employer statement

As an EEO Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status or other acceptable taglines in all printed employment advertisements.

Assistance with Application

If any assistance is needed with the application process, please contact TAPCO HR at 800-236-4462