Material Handler II Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30 PM

Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Inc.; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health center on site

5 weeks PTO

401k with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Rice Lake Weighing Systems, Inc. is seeking a warehouse material handler to operate forklifts and related equipment, load finished goods for delivery, and move materials according to production priorities. You will verify counts, enter data in the inventory system, and ensure accurate, timely replenishment across the plant.

The role requires strong attention to detail, good math and reading skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a busy warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred.
• Material handling with scanners or computers a plus.
• Good basic math and reading skills.
• Some typing or keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, reach truck and pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse.
• Load finished products onto flatbeds for delivery.
• Deliver and pull materials to and from work centers per priorities.
• Follow portal and work instructions for delivery priorities.
• Ensure correct counts; perform data entry in the inventory system.
• Replenish use locations plant-wide with bulk items.
• Use handheld scanners to verify part numbers and locations.
• Complete material handling requests and notify delays or reorder needs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory transactions

Data entry/typing

Reading & math

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Job description

Essential Job Functions And Major Tasks

• Operate material handling equipment such as a forklift, reach truck, standard and riding pallet jack, and picking lift
• Load Finished product on Flatbeds for delivery
• Deliver and pull materials to and from work centers per priorities set in the portal or otherwise
• Follow your assigned portal and work instruction for delivery priorities
• Ensure correct counts, data entry into computerized inventory system, and move to correct locations
• Fill replenishment point of use locations plant wide with bulk storage items
• Use handheld scanners to ensure transaction accuracy of part number and location
• Completes material handling requests in all areas of the plant and conduct proper follow up to notify parties when material is going to be delayed and when reorder/replenishment is needed.

Other Job Functions

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area on a daily basis
• Assist in other areas as needed
• Other functions as assigned by supervisor

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Work environment in inside a warehouse where there is frequent noise and moving objects such as forklifts, carts and other personal lift equipment. This area will also have doors open in inclement weather to allow Semi's to pull in and out. Worksite can be congested at times near the unloading track. Work is completed independently but as a team.
• Lift, push, pull up to 35 lbs
• Personal protective equipment required for this position includes: safety shoes (continuous), safety glasses, and gloves

Minimum Qualifications And Prerequisites

Education and Experience

• Forklift and Overhead Crane experience a plus
• Material Handling experience using scanners or computers a plus

Skills

• Good basic math and reading skills
• Some typing or keyboarding skills
• Inventory transactions in a computer system
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good problem solving/spatial reasoning skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Previous forklift and equipment operating experience a plus

No current restrictions prohibiting lifting up to 50 pounds

RLWS is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers a state-of-the-art benefits package including a near-site no-cost health center, competitive wages, great working conditions, 5 weeks PTO, holidays, 401k with generous company match, and wellness benefit programs.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.