2nd Shift Material Handler Trainee (Dept. 301)

Milwaukee Valve Company, LLC. • Town of Prairie du Sac, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Valve Company is hiring a Material Handler Trainee for its Department 301 team in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. The role involves learning to safely operate material-handling equipment and transport materials and containers of varied sizes, shapes, weights, conditions, and levels of difficulty. The employee is expected to work accurately, maintain records, and may operate parts washers, floor scrubbers or sweepers, and other processing equipment. Use of mobile stairs, scales, and hoists, as well as working at heights, may be required.

The position is regularly scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime may be possible or required, including adjustments of one to two hours at the beginning or end of the regular shift and requested or mandatory Saturday work. Employees are required to work scheduled annual inventory days. Competencies are assessed on or before 90 days for advancement or release. Offers are contingent on successfully completing the required drug screen and physical capabilities tests.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions and address problems in standard situations.
• Ability to stand or walk for 100% of the shift.
• Frequent bending and lifting of 30–40 pounds unassisted, and occasional lifting of up to 70 pounds with or without assistance.
• Successful completion of the required drug screen and physical capabilities tests.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate material-handling equipment and transport materials and containers.
• Demonstrate accuracy in work and record keeping, attention to detail, and good organizational skills.
• Adapt to changing work conditions and maintain the cleanliness of the work area and equipment as prescribed.
• Operate parts washers, floor scrubbers or sweepers, and other processing equipment as needed.
• Use mobile stairs, scales, and hoists, and work at heights when required.
• Work scheduled annual inventory days.
• Follow safety and security procedures, use equipment and materials properly, and report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Meet productivity and quality standards and be ready to begin work at the scheduled time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two $1,000 installments: after successful completion of the orientation period and after one year of employment.
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Shift premiums.
• Promotional opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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