Warehouse Associate Manufacturing I

Southwire Company; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Unlimited growth opportunities

Job summary

Southwire Company in Pleasant Prairie, WI, is seeking a Warehouse Associate for material transport duties, ensuring production flow. This entry-level position requires physical stamina and adherence to safety protocols.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and the ability to lift heavy loads. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Southwire offers competitive pay and employee benefits, along with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols.
• Must be able to stand and work for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Transport material to and from machines using mobile equipment.
• Load and unload material from trucks.
• Perform quality checks and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Mobile equipment operation

Bilingual in Spanish

Ability to lift heavy loads

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI, US, 53158

Company: Southwire Company LLC

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal‑clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and job‑site power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value‑add partner.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well‑being of the communities in which we work and live.

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW: The Warehouse Associate Manufacturing is an entry level role that will be responsible for transporting material by operating mobile equipment to ensure production flow.

General Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must read, write, and speak English; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Must be able to stand and lift heavy loads for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs
• Must be able to follow instructions

Primary Job Tasks

• Must be a Southwire certified lift driver
• Transport specified material to and from machines
• Load and unload material from trucks
• Stack and unstack reels to and from metal racks with forklift
• Maintain adequate level of fluids and perform minor maintenance of forklift
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Cross Training

• Will be required to cross‑train one equipment within your identified workgroup at your facility
• Once trained in more complex jobs, may be required to fill the position in the event of absence or vacancy
• Will be required to rotate on a set frequency within your workgroup to maintain skill proficiency

Quality

• Do not release products until all quality checks have been passed
• Perform quality checks, as outlined in the process procedures for the machine, and minor maintenance when necessary
• Immediately report quality issues to the supervisor or quality manager
• Use the company’s ISO Quality System documentation to help guide all daily quality activities

Safety

• Working safely is a condition of employment
• Responsible to observe Southwire safety rules and maintain good housekeeping
• Follow all safety procedures and rules
• Properly wear all required PPE
• Review and know all Job Hazard Analyses for proper job sequence and hazards associated with the jobs assigned to do
• Review and know all Safety Data Sheets for the jobs assigned to do
• Maintain all work areas to 5S standards
• Perform pre‑operation safety inspection and hazard analysis
• Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments normally found in a prefabricated building without climate‑control
• Physical activity associated with daily performance of this job include: balance, climbing, fingering, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, standing, stooping, walking, and sitting

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Kenosha

Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee