Material Handler - Forklift Driver - 2nd shift

Emerson•South Milwaukee, WI

5d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Appleton Electric, an Emerson-owned metal casting foundry in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a Material Handler-Forklift Driver for the second shift. The role moves materials between departments after castings are made. The position pays $22.49 per hour. Benefits specifically noted include a $0.75-per-hour shift differential, overtime for hours worked over eight hours in a day, prorated two weeks of vacation, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave. The work is performed in a hot environment and involves moving totes of castings, sand cores, and scrap to designated locations, emptying sand hoppers, and conducting pre-use forklift inspections. Safety and compliance with safety rules are priorities, and work areas must be maintained to 5S standards. The role requires previous forklift driving experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift, climb, push, and pull. Emerson describes a culture focused on employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, and employee development. The company mentions medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, training, mentorship, coaching, and on-the-job development. Flexible time off plans include paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work in a hot environment.
Ability to lift, climb, push, and pull.
Previous forklift driving experience.
Focus on safety and quality, with the ability to collaborate with the team.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer will not provide sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Conduct all job duties with safety as a priority and in compliance with safety rules.
Comply with and maintain areas to 5S standards.
Move totes of castings, sand cores, and scrap to the proper locations.
Empty sand hoppers.
Perform pre-check forklift inspections.