Material Handler - Weekend Shift

West Coast Energy Systems; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Energy Systems in Wisconsin Beaver Dam is seeking Material Handlers I-III to support assembly by moving parts, operating forklifts, and coordinating with production to maximize throughput.

This role offers growth from entry-level to advanced material handler responsibilities, with ERP system exposure, safety emphasis, and potential cross-training across materials areas to improve delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of material handling experience or ability to learn.
• Ability to operate or learn material handling equipment and forklift.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and safety guidelines.
• Willingness to cross-train in multiple materials areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform material handling tasks and operate forklift safely.
• Resurface and transport materials to assembly areas to meet production needs.
• Learn ERP system usage and participate in continuous improvement.
• Support cross-functional teams and assist in training others.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

JD Edwards

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Weekend Shift Hours

Friday - Sunday 5:00AM - 5:00PM

Pay Rate

• Material Handler I - $20.75/hour + $3.00/hour shift premium = $23.75/hour
• Material Handler II - $22.25/hour + $3.00/hour shift premium = $25.25/hour

Primary Purpose

Will be responsible for all material handling needs, primarily picking warehoused parts, and delivering to assembly areas to ensure efficient production. Work closely with production lines to ensure full utilization of people, materials, and equipment to meet customer demand. The Material Handler will be required to achieve company standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

Major Responsibilities

Material Handler I

• Learn and follow established principles, practices, procedures, processes, and policies.
• Learning to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials within the facility.
• Developing a good knowledge of the company for the full scope of the role and may be assigned to projects for career development.
• Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity.
• Communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other members of the team.
• Flex across different products and areas to support business needs.
• Perform forklift daily inspections.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.
• Participate in team meetings and exchange job related information.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, attendance, and quality.
• Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function.
• Practice safe working habits, following safety guidelines to operation and support of company initiatives.
• Know the basic functions of the ERP system.
• May assist in training new employees or employees learning new work areas.
• Actively understands and participates with the Drive to Zero program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Material Handler II

• Efficiently use equipment to transport materials.
• Resolve issues and recommend solutions to leadership team.
• Participate in project teams and/or lead portions of continuous improvement projects.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the basic principles, practices and processes in the applicable discipline and has a working knowledge of related fields.
• Resolve routine to moderately complex problems by applying established procedures and best practices.
• Frequently interact with supervisors and team members and collaborate with cross-functional partners to complete assignments.
• Contributes to improving processes, lead times, through-out, and cost.
• Knows all functions of at least one job or cross-trained in other materials areas.

Material Handler III

• Cross-trained in different areas of need.
• Provide training to new employees or employees learning new work areas according to work instructions in support of Materials.
• Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system.
• Use initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implement appropriate countermeasures.
• Suggest and implement improvements to existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Ability to be self-reliant with minimal direction; capable of assessing workload needs.

Material Handler I - Minimum Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic problems.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Models positive and professional work ethics.
• Effective communication skills.

Material Handler II - Minimum qualifications

• 1-2 years of material handling experience
• Must be effectively cross trained in multiple materials operations or know all of one area.
• Ability to use advanced troubleshooting within the materials environment.
• Ability to train other employees in established processes.
• Problem solving skills and interfacing with other departments.
• Strong communication skills.

Material Handler I and II - Preferred Job Requirements

• Basic problem-solving knowledge.
• Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
• Basic PC knowledge.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work at heights.

Material Handler III - Minimum qualifications

• 2 years of material handling/forklift operation experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment and forklift certified.

Material Handler III - Preferred Job Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work.
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics)