Material Handler - Forming 2nd Shift (WI)

Golden Pet Manufacturing • Richfield, WI

8h

About The Position

Golden Pet Manufacturing is seeking a Material Handler for its Forming department. This role operates a forklift to move materials and products throughout the manufacturing plant, including raw materials, work-in-progress materials, and finished products. Depending on the assigned area, duties may include receiving materials, supplying production, placing finished products in storage, and loading shipment trucks. The Material Handler uses a scan gun and ERP system to record transactions and completes related paperwork. The role also supports safe, quality-focused operations, maintains equipment and work areas, and assists with production-related tasks and continuous improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• 1–2 years of experience operating a powered industrial vehicle.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience working with an ERP system.
• Experience working in a food or pet food manufacturing facility.
• Experience working within an automated manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety and quality mindset and follow all safety and quality guidelines and protocols.
• Operate a forklift to move materials and products throughout the manufacturing plant, including receiving raw materials, transporting materials to production, moving work-in-progress materials, storing finished products, and loading finished-product shipments, depending on the assigned area.
• Use a scan gun to complete ERP transactions and complete associated documentation.
• Operate forklifts safely and report and minimize damage to property, products, and equipment.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in combos according to a predetermined sequence.
• Fill requisitions, work orders, and requests for materials; distribute materials to production areas and maintain staging areas with adequate supplies for the required production rate.
• Record quantities of materials or items received and distributed, including verifying packing lists and product labels.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tooling, and workspace; follow department cross-over processes to avoid cross-contamination.
• Support employees in other areas with production-related tasks and projects.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with miscellaneous tasks in other areas of the manufacturing plant as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of premiums covered for employee-only plans.
• Six paid sick and mental health days.
• Employee Assistance Program and additional mental health benefits.
• 401(k) matching up to 3.5% of employee contributions.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan, with company contributions funding retirement with company stock.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible expenses up to specified amounts.
• Company events, including team picnics and ice cream socials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed