Material Handler I

The Gund Company Inc • Waukesha, WI

7d

About The Position

The Material Handler I implements order fulfillment processes to maintain accurate raw material and finished goods inventory, including quantities, storage locations, material grades, and dimensions. This general warehouse role involves moving material within the warehouse or production facility under supervision, loading and unloading trucks, assembling customer orders for shipment, and using equipment such as banding, shrink-wrapping, and conveyor machines. The position may also involve packaging, shipping and receiving, clerical, and administrative duties.

The role receives, inspects, stores, pulls, and stages materials for fabrication; verifies quantities, documentation, material condition, and special storage requirements; maintains inventory records; and moves finished products to the next operation. The handler may assist with shipping and packing, prepare returned goods for repair, build boxes and crates, and complete related paperwork. The position also includes maintaining a clean and organized work area, following safety and quality standards, participating in cross-training, assisting with team training, and suggesting improvements to production and order processing.

Requirements

• Ability to perform work independently.
• Ability to communicate with a supervisor about work order priorities.
• Openness to changes caused by emergency orders or fabrication needs.
• Ability to use a computer and learn the company's Visual Mfg and Data Link business software.
• Ability to convert and accurately use different units of measure, including square feet to inches and metric to English.
• Very good math skills.
• Ability to understand drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to use basic measuring instruments.
• Ability to operate a forklift and use various hand tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• High school diploma or GED with prior hands-on, vocational, or job-related coursework or training, or a similar combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, pull, and stage materials for fabrication according to standard procedures.
• Ensure materials and products are stored, tagged, or staged promptly and protected from damage in accordance with customer specifications or internal guidelines.
• Review purchase or work order pick lists and shipment details for special storage requirements, including HAZCOM/HAZMAT.
• Match work orders and packing slips to order documentation to verify quantities and counts.
• Inspect material condition during processing and reject work orders with shortages to the supervisor or designee.
• Pull and stage materials according to company standards or the required FIFO sequence.
• Move finished products to final inspection or the next operation as needed.
• Return production drops or offal to inventory and update inventory records.
• Perform cycle counts to validate inventory quantities and locations, and forward count sheets to the supervisor.
• Receive customer returns and notify the appropriate Customer Service Representative.
• Tag raw material and place it in stock safely to prevent damage.
• Retain relevant records and forward complete, accurate documentation to appropriate departments, including accounting, quality assurance, and sales.
• Control material destination, such as stock, manufacturing, or immediate shipment.
• Back up shipping and packing by helping prepare shipments as required.
• Prepare paperwork and packaging for returned goods tooling being sent out for repair and return.
• Make boxes, crates, or skids as needed.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Load and unload trucks as necessary.
• Participate in cross-training to learn equipment and processes within the department.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and positive behavior modeling consistent with The Gund Company culture of care.
• Determine whether tools and equipment are undamaged and safe to use.
• Suggest improvements to production and order-processing efficiency.
• Assist with training other team members.
• Follow safety rules and quality standards and model ethical and moral behavior consistent with company values.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an ESOP, with 30% employee ownership and shares awarded annually based on company profitability, employee tenure, and earnings; no out-of-pocket investment is required.
• Safe and healthy work environment.
• Competitive wages.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions.
• Regular employee feedback through an Individual Development Plan (IDP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED