Material Handler - Shipping

DEMCO, Inc.; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

DEMCO, Inc. is seeking a dependable Material Handler - Shipping for our DeForest Value Center. This first-shift role runs Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and focuses on safe, accurate order handling in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

You will pick and assemble orders, operate powered equipment, verify accuracy, complete basic paperwork, and support changing workloads while adhering to safety procedures. Teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• A track record of reliable attendance, a strong work ethic, and a team-first attitude.
• Commitment to following established safety practices.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and use basic computer or tablet systems.
• Capable of safely lifting up to 50 lbs and stand or walk for 6-8 hours per day.
• Comfortable working at heights and learning to operate powered material handling equipment.
• Clear hearing and communication skills for using voice-to-pick technology.
• Willingness to work overtime when business needs require it.

Responsibilities

• Pick and assemble customer orders from warehouse locations using wearable and voice-to-pick technology.
• Operate powered material handling equipment to move and retrieve products throughout the warehouse; training provided.
• Verify orders for accuracy, completeness, and product condition before shipment.
• Complete basic computer transactions and documentation to keep orders and workflow moving.
• Support additional shipping and warehouse activities as workload and priorities change.
• Follow established safety procedures while working around warehouse equipment and at elevated heights.

Skills

Reliable attendance

Strong work ethic

Team-first attitude

Safety practices

English literacy

Basic computer usage

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Standing/walking 6-8 hours

Voice-to-pick technology

Tools

Powered material handling equipment

Job description

Onsite | DeForest, WI

1st Shift | 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Monday-Friday

OUR COMPANY

For more than 120 years, Demco has been an industry-leading learning environments company with a single goal: empower every learner to reach their maximum potential. We continuously evolve our products and services to meet the changing needs of schools and libraries, and we proudly give back to the communities we serve. Our coworkers thrive knowing their work directly supports the library and education community, helping create spaces where students discover, grow, and succeed.

If you bring a great attitude, strong work ethic, and show up ready to get the job done every day, we want to meet you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for a dependable, safety-focused Material Handler - Shipping to join our DeForest Value Center team. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role for someone who enjoys staying active, working as part of a team, and learning new skills.

In this role, you will:

• Pick and assemble customer orders from warehouse locations using wearable and voice-to-pick technology
• Operate powered material handling equipment to move and retrieve products throughout the warehouse; training provided
• Verify orders for accuracy, completeness, and product condition before shipment
• Complete basic computer transactions and documentation to keep orders and workflow moving
• Support additional shipping and warehouse activities as workload and priorities change
• Follow established safety procedures while working around warehouse equipment and at elevated heights

QUALIFICATIONS

• A track record of reliable attendance, a strong work ethic, and a team-first attitude
• Commitment to following established safety practices
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and use basic computer or tablet systems
• Capable of safely lifting up to 50 lbs. and stand or walk for 6-8 hours per day
• Comfortable working at heights and learning to operate powered material handling equipment
• Clear hearing and communication skills for using voice-to-pick technology
• Willingness to work overtime when business needs require it