Material Handler - Night Shift

Mittera Group Inc•Beaver Dam, WI

About The Position

In the Shipping Department, the Material Handler helps ensure products are accurately prepared, moved, and shipped to customers on time. The role handles finished goods, operates material-handling equipment, maintains organized inventory, and supports a safe and efficient shipping operation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position includes handling paper and other materials, preparing and processing shipments, checking counts and shipping documentation, and coordinating delivery trucks. The job requires physical activity, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and navigating on and off a forklift, as well as working around departmental equipment.

Requirements

One to three years of previous material management experience is preferred.
Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other required lift equipment after appropriate training.
Comprehend work instructions and business memos.
Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Use basic math, including arithmetic and measurements, and critical thinking to solve practical problems.
Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines.
Stay organized, plan and prioritize, and follow through on assigned projects with minimal supervision.
Have basic computer skills.
Use proper body mechanics for pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending.
Push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Sit and stand for more than eight hours per day and navigate on and off a forklift multiple times per day.
Have fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, coordination, and near visual acuity.
Work around and operate departmental equipment and access and navigate each department in the facility.
Function professionally under stressful circumstances.
Be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of previous material management experience.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signal machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks, ships, and loading docks.
Read and understand job tickets and special instructions before beginning assigned work.
Obtain and record accurate counts of finished products, goods, and materials to be shipped and received.
Pack materials to prevent damage during delivery, following job jacket and customer packing specifications.
Identify shipment contents and piece counts on boxes, cartons, and skids using appropriate labels.
Check the accuracy of shipping and receiving documents.
Use the shipping system to process shipments, including packages and skids.
Schedule delivery trucks to support on-time shipments.
Perform other duties as assigned.