Material Handler III

Novonesis; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

HSA option

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Material Handler III in New Berlin, Wisconsin. You will support daily warehouse and production operations, safely handling materials and moving products to ensure continuous, quality production.

Responsibilities include pallet setup, material prep, and loading shipments while adhering to food safety and allergen control practices in a cold, on-site environment. This role requires high attention to detail and strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years in warehouse or production.

Responsibilities

• Set up pallets and prepare materials for production and shipment.
• Replenish trolleys between the freezer and pack line.
• Complete pallets by wrapping, banding, icing and storing properly.
• Load and unload trucks including WW and Maersk shipments.
• Operate warehouse equipment as trained (shrink-wrap machine, banders, pallet walkers).
• Follow procedures for damaged materials and allergen control.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Warehouse experience

Equipment operation

Attention to safety

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pallet jack

Shrink-wrap machine

Electric bander

Pallet walker

Job description

What We Offer

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution.
• Minimum of 3 weeks' vacation, 12 holidays, and 2 weeks of Wellness Time.
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance.
• HSA option with generous employer contribution.
• Employee assistance program.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• All benefits begin on your first day!

Job Title and Location

Join us as our new Material Handler III in New Berlin, WI, where you'll be part of a team ensuring efficient material flow that keeps our production lines running smoothly and safely. Your work directly supports high-quality, food-safe manufacturing-helping us deliver BioSolutions that matter.

The Role & Your Impact

In this role, you'll support daily warehouse and production operations by safely handling materials, moving product between areas, and ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards. Your work will help maintain continuous production and protect the integrity of our materials and finished goods.

You will make an impact by:

• Setting up pallets and preparing materials for production and shipment.
• Replenishing picked and empty trolleys between the freezer and pack line.
• Completing pallets by wrapping, banding, icing, and placing them into proper pallet storage.
• Loading and unloading trucks, including WW and Maersk shipments.
• Operating warehouse equipment, including automatic shrink-wrap machine, electric bander and banding equipment, pallet walker, riding pallet walker, and platypus.
• Following proper procedures for handling damaged materials.
• Maintaining knowledge of allergen control practices within the warehouse.
• Following warehouse cleaning practices, the master sanitation schedule, and overall property maintenance.
• Participating in raw material inspections and supporting inspection processes.
• Following quarantine procedures for non-conforming materials.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• At least 2 years of previous warehouse or production experience.
• Ability to safely operate—or learn to operate—warehouse equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen control practices is a plus.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to lift, move, and stack pallets and materials.
• Ability to work in cold environments, including freezers.
• Ability to stand, walk, and operate equipment for extended periods.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 am-2:30 pm.
• On-site warehouse and production support environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary: $22/hour
• Includes all benefits listed above

Our purpose guides 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.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Explore Other Openings

If this position isn't the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You're welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career