Material Handler Lead - 2nd shift

Kapco, Inc.; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kapco Metal Stamping in Grafton, WI is seeking a Material Handler Lead on the 2nd shift to drive material flow, coordinate in-plant materials, and support production teams.

You will lead a team, manage forklift operations, ensure safe handling, inventory accuracy, and timely delivery of parts and containers across departments. The role emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and adherence to safety standards, with growth opportunities within Kapco's manufacturing family.

Qualifications

• Lead a team that handles in-plant materials.
• Must be able to plan for movement of needed parts and material for production.
• Safety team member and leader.
• Forklift certification program involvement.
• Keeps materials organized and accessible.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work with a team that handles in-plant materials.
• Picks up and delivers raw materials, work in process inventory, and packaging supplies, as needed, to and from the presses and shipping areas.
• Loads coils.
• Returns correctly identified materials to proper location in inventory.
• Supply weld cells.
• Disposes of scrap.
• Performs necessary identification and inventory paperwork.
• Successfully completes forklift certification program.
• Practices safe and alert material handling at all times.
• Performs pre-shift maintenance checks of designated forklift equipment and associated record keeping.
• Assists production operators with timely delivery of products and containers, as needed.
• Works between departments.
• Safety team member and leader.
• Keeps team engaged through communication and enthusiasm.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Materials handling

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Safety leadership

Job description

Kapco Metal Stamping is the Midwest's premier contract manufacturer of metal components, trusted by some of the world's biggest brands to make precision metal parts. Kapco's constant investment in modern, state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology sets us apart from other manufacturers in the industry and helps us deliver the highest quality products to their partners.

Alongside our metal stamping, fabrication, welding, and machining capabilities, Kapco has built a lasting reputation for our family culture based upon six core values: Innovation, Attitude, Integrity, Impact, Accountability, and Safety.

Today, Kapco employs over 600 employees across our family of companies, and we are looking to add to our fast-growing team!

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Material Handler Lead - Grafton, WI

If you are driven to succeed with a passion for the professional growth and development of others, our employee-focused company may have the right opportunity for you. Kapco Inc. is looking for a Material Handler Lead on our 2nd shift at our Grafton, WI facility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and work with a team that handles in-plant materials.
• Picks up and delivers raw materials, work in process inventory, and packaging supplies, as needed, to and from the presses and shipping areas.
• Loads coils.
• Returns correctly identified materials to proper location in inventory.
• Supply weld cells.
• Disposes of scrap.
• Performs necessary identification and inventory paperwork.
• Successfully completes forklift certification program.
• Practices safe and alert material handling at all times.
• Performs pre-shift maintenance checks of designated forklift equipment and associated record keeping.
• Must be able to plan for movement of needed parts and material for production.
• Keeps all materials and products neat and organized.
• Assists production operators with timely delivery of products and containers, as needed.
• Works between departments.
• Safety team member and leader.
• Keeps team engaged through communication and enthusiasm.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Kapco Metal Stamping

Kapco is known for investing in its people and creating a culture of engagement and is equally as committed to giving back to the community. As an employee, you can expect a goal-oriented compensation structure, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Vacation, Paid Holidays, an Onsite Wellness Center and Gym Membership. Building on employees' skill sets and growing them as individuals is a top priority at Kapco. The Kacmarcik Center for Human Performance is focused specifically on delivering an exclusive and proprietary in-house training curriculum, designed to develop employees along their career path.

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