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Distribution Material Handler Lead/Back Up Driver

Wausau Supply Company · Jacksonville, IL · 5 days ago
ManagementFull-time

Brief Description

WHO WE ARE: Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, Wausau Supply Company has a history of providing top-quality building materials to authorized retailers across the United States. As a proud 100% employee-owned company, we are dedicated to not only serving our customers but also ensuring that our employees have a direct stake in our success. We distribute building materials from the industry’s leading manufacturers to authorized retailers from the western Rocky Mountains to the east coast. In addition to our distribution capabilities, Wausau Supply Company is known for its high-quality manufactured brands, including Diamond Kote Siding System, Waudena, ChamClad and Taylor Entrance Systems. These brands reflect our commitment to innovation, safety, service and integrity. Our territory continues to expand as we continuously strive to meet the demands of our customers with nineteen distribution centers and five fabrication and finishing facilities across the United States. At Wausau Supply Company, we are driven by a passion for excellence and a dedication to service, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner in the building materials industry for generations to come.

BENEFITS

  • $3000 Sign on Bonus
  • 3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year
  • 9 paid holidays
  • 100% Employee Owned
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (~Employer funded with an average retirement contribution of up to $4 per hour)
  • 401K Retirement Fund - Additional opportunity for employee to contribute
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training and development
  • Employee Material Purchase Program

What This Role Will Be Doing

Duties to include, (but not limited to):

  • Reads work-orders and performs work as assigned by department management team
  • Fully stocks and locates materials within the warehouse/production facility
  • Responsible for movement of materials to assemblers to keep production lines moving in a timely manner
  • Perform and oversee tasks associated with loading trucks which include forklift operations
  • Act as a mentor to Material Handlers
  • Attach appropriate labels, documents, tags to products and/or packages
  • Maintain and meet daily production goals
  • Perform general labor related tasks within the production facility
  • Notify management of any mechanical or material issues
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area
  • Other duties as assigned

Material Handler Lead - 2nd Shift

Demonstrates Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Strong math skills
High level of detail and ability to determine adequate quality control
Ability to work as part of a team

Education / Experience

  • High school diploma and 1 year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Demands / Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50-75 pounds at those times when assistance is needed on production floor.
  • Work schedule consists of Mon-Friday, working an anticipated 10-12 hour daily shift.
  • When warranted, after hours availability is required as business demands dictate.

Reports to

Material Handling Supervisor

Conclusion

The Material Handler Lead will exemplify the high standards that have come to be associated with WSC. As an ESOP owner, acting with honor, integrity, and positivity is imperative. The Material Handler Lead - 2nd Shift prime objective is to read work orders, following oral instructions to ascertain materials to be moved while ensuring efficiency and product quality.

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