Night Shift Material Handler - Forklift & Inventory

JR Metal Works LLC; Kewaunee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Overtime available

Competitive benefits

Job summary

JR Metal Works is seeking a Manufacturing Material Handler for Nights to support safe, efficient production by receiving, staging, and transporting materials, maintaining inventory flow, and ensuring quality documentation. This progressive role offers skill development, cross-training, and advancement within operations and manufacturing.

The Night Shift I schedule runs 5 PM to 5 AM Sunday through Tuesday, with overtime optional. Day shift is 5 AM to 3 PM Monday through Thursday.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment (certification required or obtained on the job).
• Ability to read and follow fabrication drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to perform physical duties, including lifting, standing, and moving materials throughout the shift.
• Commitment to safety, organization, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Promptly load and unload trucks and deliveries; sign for deliveries and inspect received goods for damage.
• Sort, label, and properly store materials on racks, shelves, or bins.
• Confirm delivery completion and material movement in the company’s business system.
• Stage materials at machines as required to support efficient production flow.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate material needs to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure delivery areas, storage locations, and the storage yard are organized, accessible, and safe for employees and delivery traffic.
• Prepare accurate documentation related to inspections, materials, processes, and shipments.
• Properly package outgoing shipments and ensure all required shipment documentation is complete.
• Safely operate material movement equipment, including company forklifts.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Communication

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

JR Metal Works is seeking a Manufacturing Material Handler for Nights to support safe, efficient production by receiving, staging, and transporting materials, maintaining inventory flow, and ensuring quality documentation. This progressive role offers skill development, cross-training, and advancement within operations and manufacturing.

The Night Shift I schedule runs 5 PM to 5 AM Sunday through Tuesday, with overtime optional. Day shift is 5 AM to 3 PM Monday through Thursday.