Material Handler II- 1st Shift

Traffic and Parking Control Co • Milwaukee, WI

20h • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is 95% actively moving on your feet and 5% on a forklift. The Material Handler position encompasses multiple aspects of warehousing, and here at TAPCO we will train you in multiple areas such as picking, packing, small pack processing, receiving, and freight. We pride ourselves on our safety both outside and inside TAPCO. Help shape our company with innovative ideas around safety!

Requirements

• Ability to transition from working independently to working in a team environment
• A consistent work history
• 2 + years’ experience in a related role or in a distribution center environment
• 2 - 3 years forklift experience loading / unloading trucks
• Experience using an Inventory Control System

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience using basic computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate pallet jack and other non-power equipment
• Compares identifying information and counts weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records
• Uses computer to look up, and verify data related to incoming and outgoing orders
• Retrieves products from warehouse locations and assembles customer orders
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers, or selects preassembled containers and inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding
• Affixes shipping label on packages or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons, using stenciling equipment
• Attaches identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, follows established procedures to reject damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper and supervisor to rectify damages and shortages
• Stocks items into proper locations
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications
• Follows all safety rules and 5S / Lean Manufacturing procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Operate different types of forklifts including stand-up, sit-down and order picker
• Utilize RF scanners to pick inventory and product movement
• Receive off packing slips and help stock both our warehouses.
• Maintain shipping, receiving and inventory records through proper documentation
• Maintain organization and warehouse cleanliness
• Responsible for all warehouse safety protocols including, but not limited to utilizing PPE and performing safety checks on all powered equipment

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation given right away
• Personal Time after 90 days
• Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
• 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match and fully vested from day one
• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Company Events
• Monthly Department Lunches
• Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee

What This Job Offers

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