MATERIAL HANDLING OPERATOR (1st SHIFT)

Kids for the Future; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

PFERD in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Material Handling Operator for the 1st shift (Mon-Fri 6:30AM-2:30PM) to maintain production and distribution by pulling orders from inventory and delivering materials.

You will stage finished product, verify lot numbers, and support inventory control while adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have 1-2 years of material handling experience and forklift expertise.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• 1–2 years of material handling experience.
• Must have standing forklift experience.
• Sit-down forklift and cherry picker experience is a plus.
• Team oriented and organized with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates ability to handle complex tasks and analyze information.
• Deadline- and time-management oriented.
• Strong inventory control and safe work practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory.
• Locates materials by pulling and verifying against production orders.
• Maintains in-process inventory by delivering materials to work centers.
• Documents materials disposition by recording units delivered and their location.
• Receives material from production by verifying codes and lot numbers; stores in stock.
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills

Team Oriented

Organized

Complexity Handling

Analyze Information

Deadline Oriented

Time Management

Inventory Control

Communication

Safety Minded

Education

High School/GED required

Job description

• Base Pay $18.95 - $22.53 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Join a Legacy of Innovation!

Imagine being part of a company with over two centuries of groundbreaking history. At our core, we thrive on innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. As a global leader in manufacturing abrasives, brushes, and power tools for the metalworking industry, we don't just make products—we shape the future.

Your Role in Our Success

At PFERD as a Material Handling Operator (1st shift Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 2:30PM) you will maintain production and distribution of product by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies, and staging finished product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory.
• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.
• Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering materials and supplies.
• Documents materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered to and from production and location of units.
• Receives material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity; placing materials in stock.
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School/GED required
• 1-2 years of material handling experience
• Must have standing forklift experience
• Sit-down forklift, cherry picker experience a plus
• Team Oriented
• Organized
• Deal with complexity
• Analyze Information
• Deadline-Oriented
• Time Management
• Inventory Control
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Work in a Safe manner

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands. The employee must occasionally lift and or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.