Material Handler (2nd Shift) - Pleasant Prairie WI
About The Position
The Material Handler locates, handles, and loads or unloads customer products using manual methods and non-motorized equipment. The role includes counting, weighing, and recording materials; processing orders through stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling, and consolidation; and preparing trailers to preserve products. The position also supports facility upkeep and physical inventories. The Material Handler follows established procedures and safety regulations, prepares and completes loading documentation, and participates in safety and 5S requirements. Performance is expected to meet and occasionally exceed company standards for safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity, and customer service. The position applies the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model and 5S Lean methodology to improve efficiency and maintain a safe, clean, orderly facility.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of warehouse or related work experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
- Ability to operate non-motorized equipment, conveyor systems, Warehouse Management Systems, and packing material systems.
- Ability to write legibly.
- Basic math skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner.
- English language skills.
- Ability to work as a team player.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of distribution and warehousing.
- Commitment to teamwork and collaboration, respect, integrity, innovation, and customer focus.
Responsibilities
- Accurately locate and load customer products onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or with non-motorized equipment, following procedures and safety regulations.
- Count, weigh, and record handled materials on the daily production sheet.
- Process orders as required by stenciling, shrink wrapping, labeling, and consolidating products.
- Take labeled material samples to a laboratory for analysis before loading.
- Load orders according to the customer-generated Loading Diagram or other instructions and complete applicable paperwork, including the Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit, and Lot Verification.
- Unload, move, stack, and stage customer products and materials, maintaining appropriate records and reports.
- Inspect tow-motor vehicles daily and repair or adjust them before operation according to safety and maintenance instructions.
- Inspect and clean trailers as needed before loading to help preserve products.
- Assist with building and grounds maintenance to keep the facility clean, neat, safe, and orderly.
- Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by the supervisor.
- Assist with physical inventories and help ensure the facility and its contents are secure.
- Perform housekeeping, assemble crates, and move loose materials into containers as directed by the supervisor.
- Participate in all safety and 5S requirements.
- Apply the ACI Model and 5S Lean methodology to support operational efficiency, waste elimination, and a safe, clean, orderly facility.
Benefits
- Vacation
- 6 days of sick time
- 8 paid holidays
- 1 paid personal holiday
- Company Bonus Plan
- 401(K) SAVE Plan
- Annual Fixed Contribution
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life and disability coverage
- Voluntary benefits
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
