Heavy Material Handler - Weekend Shift

EK; Fall River (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401K with company match

20% Shift Premium for 3rd & Weekend Shifts

6 Paid Holidays

Paid Birthday Off

2 Weeks Vacation in the First Year

Paid Parental Leave

Incentive Program

Job summary

EK, a fast-growing manufacturing company based in Fall River, WI, is seeking a Straddle Carrier Operator for full-time weekend shifts. The role entails coordinating project moves, safely operating straddle carriers and forklifts, and loading completed projects. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, along with one to three years of relevant experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401K, as well as a supportive work environment that values team collaboration.

Qualifications

• One to three years of related experience and/or training.
• Prior experience operating heavy equipment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project moves in the Assembly Department.
• Load completed projects onto trucks.
• Operate industrial forklift and straddle carriers safely.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Forklift operation

Precision measurement

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Tools

Straddle carriers

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

About Us

EK, based in Fall River, WI, is a fast-growing manufacturing company with over 50 years of experience in machining, fabrication, welding, powder coating, and power products. We operate four state‑of‑the‑art plants, giving us the capacity and flexibility to serve a wide range of industries. We’re proud to be a family‑oriented company where every team member matters. At EK, you’ll find a supportive environment, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to work with cutting‑edge technology.

Job Title

Straddle Carrier Operator

Location

Fall River, WI

Job Type

Full Time

Shift

Weekend Shift: 5 AM – 5 PM (12‑hour shifts), Friday – Sunday

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K with company match
• 20% Shift Premium for 3rd & Weekend Shifts
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Birthday Off Paid
• Vacation – Two weeks in your FIRST year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Incentive Program
• And much more

Summary

Works closely with the Kitting department to plan and conduct large critical moves inside the department, outside in the yard and loading of completed projects onto trucks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates time and location of project moves between bays in the Assembly Department to support production flow and schedules.
• Responsible for loading completed projects onto trucks.
• Organizes the yard outside to maximize space and minimize the chance for damage.
• Works with Assembly Supervisor to determine priorities and timing, sets out material for the next project.
• Identifies, labels and organizes items that are stored outside.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or forklift.
• Safely operates large industrial forklift truck, overhead crane and straddle carriers to assist in loading or moving materials and products in the shipping department.
• Ensures completed units are properly packaged and sealed for storage.
• Inspects parts using precision measuring equipment and documents inspection data.
• Reads bill of material to package parts/kits to customer requirements.
• Follows work instructions from general description. Works with other team members to troubleshoot mechanical/fit issues in a satisfactory manner.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report maintenance issues.
• Follow all safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Ensures action items are complete.
• Aides in preparation and disassembly of factory witness tests.
• Prepares generator packages for shipment.
• Loads generator enclosures and fuel tanks.
• Completes inventory audits.
• Spot checks enclosures in the yard.
• Cleans and organizes work area.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/Or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; or one to three years related experience and/or training and a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience operating heavy equipment (straddle carriers, forklifts, cranes, etc.) is strongly preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos, as well as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one‑on‑one to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Physical Demands

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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is regularly moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.