Material Handler

Nucor•Jackson, WI

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for moving parts and materials throughout the warehouse and delivering them to inventory locations or departments, manually or with equipment such as forklifts. The role supports receiving and production departments by staging and supplying materials, loading and unloading freight, maintaining accurate inventory locations and counts, and keeping warehouse space organized. The position also includes equipment checks, cycle counts, quality checks, and maintaining warehouse safety and cleanliness. This is a manufacturing-environment position with frequent exposure to dust and dirt and occasional exposure to fumes, vapors, and mists. The noise level is moderate. The role requires frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds, as well as frequent squatting, kneeling, and standing.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills for interacting with employees.
High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Experience with pallet jacks and forklifts for material handling.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including operations with American money and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to squat, kneel, and stand frequently.

Nice To Haves

Previous forklift certification.
Previous experience with SAP or another inventory management system.
Knowledge of Rytec parts.
High school diploma or GED, six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Assist receiving and steelcut/weld departments with movement and staging of material as needed.
Review daily orders and supply production areas with required materials from inventory.
Load and move materials between loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, racking systems, and manufacturing areas.
Identify and label materials with sales order and dimensions or part number, and record warehouse and shelf locations to maintain accurate inventory locations and counts.
Organize and reorganize inventory to maximize space and ensure critical items are stored properly in the correct locations.
Perform and document daily pre-use maintenance checks on equipment.
Operate forklifts, cranes, and other equipment to move freight.
Assist with performing and reporting cycle counts.
Follow warehouse safety rules and guidelines and help maintain cleanliness, including garbage and cardboard cleanup.
Participate in quality assurance checks of parts and materials.