Warehouse Associate

Placon Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great benefits

Rotating 12-hour schedule

Job summary

Placon Corporation in Madison, WI is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate to handle safe, accurate material movement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will operate reach trucks and forklifts, load/unload trailers, and ensure materials are delivered to production efficiently.

Qualifications include 1+ year reach truck experience, adherence to SOPs, and familiarity with WMS/RF tools. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule with

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of verified reach truck (stand-up forklift) experience.
• Safe equipment operation and adherence to SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate counting, labeling, and documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 12-hour shifts.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with WMS, RF scanners, and basic computer/email skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate reach truck, stand-up forklift, and pallet jacks
• Load/unload trailers and move materials safely
• Pick, pack, stage, and store inventory
• Supply production with needed materials
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse areas
• Use WMS/RF scanning tools

Skills

Reach truck experience

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Team communication

Tools

WMS

RF scanners

Basic computer skills

Job description

Warehouse Associate

We're looking for a dependable Warehouse Associate who takes pride in safe, accurate material handling and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you're skilled with reach truck/stand-up forklifts, confident navigating warehouse systems, and ready to play a key role in keeping production running smoothly, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Compensation

Starting hourly rate is $21.00 per hour. Team Members working the Night shift will qualify for an additional 6% shift differential.

Work Schedule

Rotational 12-hour shift | 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off

• Day Shift: 6 AM - 6 PM
• Night shift: 6 PM - 6 AM (preference given to night candidates)

Employees working this rotating schedule can earn up to an additional $2,882.88 annually compared to a traditional 8-hour shift schedule.

Why Placon - You'll Love It Here

• A fast-moving role where your accuracy and safety mindset truly matter
• Opportunities to grow your skills and learn advanced warehouse systems
• A supportive manufacturing environment with modern equipment
• Competitive pay, great benefits, and a rotating schedule that supports work-life balance
• Great benefits and work-life friendly rotating schedule

What You'll Do

• Operate reach truck and stand-up forklift and pallet jacks
• Load/unload trailers and move materials safely
• Pick, pack, stage, and put away inventory
• Supply production with materials
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse areas
• Use basic WMS/RF scanning tools

What You Bring

• 1+ year of verified reach truck (stand-up forklift) experience
• Proven record of safe equipment operation and adherence to SOPs
• Strong attention to detail with accurate counting, labeling, and documentation
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. occasionally and stand for 12-hour shifts
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Familiarity with WMS systems, RF scanners, and basic computer/email skills
• Team-oriented mindset with solid communication and problem-solving skills

Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).

Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.

This role requires the ability to work through differing perspectives and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner consistent with The Placon Way.