Material Handler - 1st Shift

Mayville South•Mayville, WI

About The Position

The Material Handler coordinates the movement of materials between departments according to routing requirements and supports production by processing and moving goods accurately and on time. The role includes sorting materials identified by Quality Control, printing and distributing pick tickets, completing computer transactions, and organizing the sequence for pulling material while relaying information to Material Support. The position supports daily peak demand by operating material-handling equipment and completing associated computer transactions. It maintains communication across management, employees on the shift, and other shifts; monitors shop-floor control systems; and follows safety procedures, including wearing proper PPE and proactively identifying and correcting unsafe conditions. The role also studies systems and procedures for improvement and proposes changes to the Materials Manager. When assigned, the Material Handler assists the supervisor or area manager with continuous improvement projects, evaluation of new equipment, training-needs assessment, and interviewing and hiring. Other duties may be assigned. The work involves frequent lifting or moving of materials weighing up to 50 pounds, occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, or reaching, and constant standing or walking on concrete. The role may require operating motorized vehicles throughout an 8–12-hour shift and may involve noise levels requiring hearing protection.

Requirements

Good organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
Basic math and computer skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Frequent lifting or moving of materials up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and/or reaching during an 8–12-hour shift.
Ability to operate motorized vehicles during an 8–12-hour shift.
Ability to stand and/or walk constantly on concrete during an 8–12-hour shift.
May need to wear hearing protection throughout an 8–12-hour shift when exposed to noise.

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant experience and/or training preferred.
Forklift certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate material movement between departments according to routing requirements.
Sort questionable materials at Quality Control’s request.
Print and distribute pick tickets and complete computer transactions as necessary.
Organize the sequence for pulling material and relay information to Material Support.
Process and move goods accurately and promptly to help meet production schedules.
Assist during daily peak times by operating material-handling equipment and completing necessary computer transactions.
Communicate and provide feedback to management, employees on the shift, and employees on other shifts.
When assigned, assist the supervisor or area manager with continuous improvement projects, evaluation of new equipment, determination of training needs, and interviewing and hiring.
Monitor and enforce shop-floor control systems.
Follow safety procedures, wear proper PPE, and proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions.
Study systems and procedures for improvement opportunities and propose changes to the Materials Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.