Material Handler / Package Handler

Ki Mobility; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ki Mobility in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is seeking a Material Handler I to manage receipt, storage, and distribution of materials in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will operate electric pallet jacks, verify items against packing lists, and help keep inventory accurate while adhering to safety and SOPs, with opportunities to grow in Kanban/Lean practices. This role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work extended hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Experience safely operating warehouse equipment.
• Experience with receiving and inventory procedures.
• Kanban/Lean knowledge and experience.
• Hand scanner/computer system experience beneficial.
• Basic level experience with Microsoft Office and other enterprise software.

Responsibilities

• Unload Trucks by hand or with pallet jacks or heavy equipment.
• Operate and safely drive powered industrial trucks including driving test completion.
• Perform equipment safety checks.
• Organize and tally received shipments.
• Record and report inventory received, damages, and discrepancies.
• Maintain legible records and scanning for inventory.
• Create pick lists to facilitate picking of inventory.
• Pick and deliver parts to production lines.
• Read, follow SOP instructions.
• Follow safety requirements and standards.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Report to work as scheduled and on time.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse equipment operation

Order picking

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Inventory math

Multitasking

Computer skills (email/ERP)

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Powered industrial trucks

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary A Material Handler I manages the physical receipt, tallying, storage, and distribution of all materials (primarily raw materials and parts) throughout the facility. Use of industrial warehouse equipment, such as electric lifts, while loading, unloading and moving material is required. This position also sorts and maintains the flow of material, and verifies, through visual inspection, that the material is identified per the packing list. Daily equipment checks are Also Performed.

Essential Functions Job Responsibilities

• Unload Trucks by hand or with the use of manual and/or electric pallet jacks or heavy equipment.
• Operate and safely drive powered industrial trucks including driving test completion.
• Perform equipment safety checks.
• Organize and tally received shipments.
• Accurately record and report inventory received, damages, and discrepancies.
• Accurately maintain legible records and scanning for inventory.
• Create pick lists to facilitate picking of inventory.
• Pick and deliver parts from warehouse locations to the production lines.
• Read, comprehend, and follow SOP instructions.
• Ensure and follow safety requirements and standards.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Perform all duties in a manner that follows, demonstrates, and promotes Company's values.
• Report to work as scheduled, on time, and able to work entire work schedule.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Ability to safely operate or become trained on warehouse equipment such as electric tuggers and order pickers.
• Ability to safely operate hand equipment such as manual pallet jack.
• Skill and ability to follow and perform Company's safe lifting procedures.
• Possess effective written and oral communication skills.
• Basic math skills for inventory related tasks.
• Ability to prioritize workload and follow instructions.
• Ability to multitask.
• Basic level skills using computer applications (email, enterprise software).
• Adaptable and responsive to changing business needs.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to observe and identify details.
• Ability to work extended hours as scheduled, including weekends.

Physical Demands Frequent wrist manipulation, walking, and standing. Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting. Frequently perform medium work with independent lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasionally perform heavy work with team lifting up to 75 pounds. Perform continuous active lifting for the majority of the shift. Manual dexterity to move and lift product and packages. Manual dexterity to type and operate office and warehouse equipment frequently. Must be able to complete all physical requirements.

To Perform Essential Functions. Working Environment Standard Working conditions include a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment. Hot and cold outdoor temperature conditions while unloading trailers.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Required:

• Experience and proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment.
• Prior experience safely operating warehouse equipment.
• Experience with receiving and inventory procedures.
• Kanban/Lean knowledge and experience.
• Hand scanner/computer system experience beneficial.
• Basic level experience with Microsoft Office programs (email) and other enterprise software.