Materal Handler

Novozymes•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler I works under general supervision and is primarily responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials and finished products within the warehouse, and packing orders to support the timely and accurate delivery of customer requests. The position is based onsite in Madison, Wisconsin, with a first-shift schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Expected pay is $20 per hour. The application deadline is November 5, 2026. The role involves reading work orders and following oral instructions; handling, inspecting, counting, weighing, and recording materials; preparing shipments and picking and packaging finished products; entering information in SAP and maintaining records; keeping the work area clean and following safety and sanitation requirements; and using industrial trucks or electric hoists to move materials. The employee also rotates stock, helps optimize storage space, performs preventive maintenance on lift equipment, and maintains proper product temperatures. Novonesis describes its purpose as developing biology-based solutions to help address humanity’s challenges. The company states that it is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for applicants, and asks candidates to apply without a cover letter or photo, including a few sentences in their CV about their motivation instead.

Requirements

Be able to read, write, and speak English.
Be able to operate industrial trucks or electric hoists to assist with loading or moving materials.
Have basic computer skills to navigate email and data systems.
Have knowledge of GMP, safety, sanitation, and hazardous materials as required by DOT.
Be able to communicate information effectively and respond tactfully to questions from drivers, other production-related departments, and co-workers.
Be able to use a calculator to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, including conversions to metric weight.
A high school diploma or GED and at least six months of related material handling experience are typically required to acquire the described qualifications.

Responsibilities

Read work orders and follow oral instructions to determine which materials or containers to move.
Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, tubs, racks, and shelves, and into vehicles; inspect vehicles for proper shipping conditions.
Unload and inspect deliveries and shipments for accuracy and damage, and prepare the appropriate documents.
Locate stock; count, weigh, and record units of material moved, handled, or shipped.
Prepare materials for shipment by palletizing, banding, wrapping, and labeling shipments.
Pick and package finished products according to work orders.
Enter data in SAP, update records, file documents electronically and manually, and prepare and distribute reports as required.
Keep the work area clean by sweeping or mopping, and comply with departmental safety and sanitation requirements.
Convey materials to the proper storage area, rotate stock as needed, and optimize space utilization.
Operate industrial trucks or electric hoists to assist with loading or moving materials and products.
Perform preventive maintenance on lift equipment.
Maintain proper temperatures for products.