Warehouse Material Handler

J.M. Grimstad; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Material Handler to support their operations. This role involves essential tasks such as loading and unloading products, ensuring accuracy in shipping and receiving, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a commitment to safety, contributing to the efficient operation of the warehouse. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will directly impact the success of the company and enhance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of warehouse experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operational documents.

Responsibilities

• Safely loads and unloads products using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Maintains an orderly workplace following lean principles.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Data Entry Accuracy

Process Improvement Mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Pallet Jack

Hand Truck

Pneumatic Drill

Basic Hand Tools

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

A Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for performing all duties related to incoming and outgoing product, putting away product and pulling orders by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Description of Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Warehouse Material Handler, reporting to the Warehouse Manager, is directly responsible for providing warehouse and material handling support :

• Safely loads, unloads, and transfers products to designated areas .
• Inspects product for part number and description deficiencies or damages prior to receiving and shipping. Recording all product discrepancies appropriately and notifying the appropriate people of any issues.
• Maneuvers materials with the use of forklifts, cranes, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as required.
• Unload and loads shipping trucks as required.
• Operates tape machine and tape gun to seal boxes. Uses basic tools, pneumatic drills, and banding tools for palletized shipments.
• Secures product to shipping skids and builds protective crates as required.
• Appropriately packages shipments to prevent damage,
• Uses computer to process shipping and receiving transactions.
• Pulls and stages materials for shop orders.
• Maintains a neat and orderly workplace to include sweeping, compacting cardboard, moving pallets, and disposing of debris by following lean principles of 5S.
• Completes assigned jobs accurately in a safe and timely manner in accordance with work order instructions,
• Contributes to the orderly operation of inventory and/or materials storage areas.
• Complies with company policies and procedures giving special attention to safety regulations.
• Participates in additional activities contributing to the overall goals of the company as the opportunities arise.

Description of other duties that may be assigned:

The Warehouse Material Handler will assist the production team with assembly, painting and/or other miscellaneous support tasks on a rotating basis or when additional help is requested. The Warehouse Material Handler will also assist with general building and grounds maintenance, as required.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus 3-5 years of warehouse experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general computer and keyboard proficiency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Good time management
• Ability to prioritize
• High organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Accuracy in reading and entering data.
• Championing company values and positive company culture
• Cooperating with and collaborating with others
• Welcoming new ideas
• Being respectful of colleagues
• Engaging and positive approach in the workplace
• Open and honest approach to communication
• Taking responsibility for your actions and decisions.
• Process improvement mindset

Certificates and Licenses: Forklift and crane certification will be trained onsite.

Equipment:

• Basic hand tools
• Table saw
• Pneumatic drill
• Metal and plastic banding system for securing pallet loads
• Forklift
• Crane
• Hand truck
• Pallet jack
• Supplied air respirator

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write emails and correspondence.

Math Ability: 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 detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Warehouse and material handling experience in the fluid power industry and/or manufacturing setting. FedEx and UPS software experience. LTL and BOL experience.