Material Handler - Shipper

About the Role

As a Material Handler, you will keep production moving by safely receiving, staging, transporting, and delivering materials to the right place at the right time. You’ll operate material handling equipment, execute inventory transactions, and partner with operations to support a high-performance manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and on-time delivery. This position will work in our Saint Francis, Wisconsin warehouse location near our South Milwaukee facility.

Sign-On & Retention Bonus: Up to $2,000

Responsibilities

• Safely move, stage, and deliver raw material, components, and finished goods to support production flow and shipping schedules.
• Perform shipping/receiving activities including unloading/loading, verifying counts, and preparing materials for storage or line-side delivery.
• Execute inventory transactions (receipts, issues, transfers) and support cycle count activities to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Operate and inspect material handling equipment (e.g., forklift / powered industrial truck, pallet jack); complete pre-use checks and report concerns.
• Identify material discrepancies or constraints, apply basic problem-solving, and escalate issues to keep production on track.
• Maintain organized, safe work areas using 5S practices; follow all site safety rules and standard work.
• Support continuous improvement by suggesting process and layout improvements that reduce waste and improve flow.

Qualifications

• One or more years of forklift experience heavier than 11,000 lb. capacity.
• Warehouse experience - understanding packing slips and auditing material to ensure it is in the proper place.
• Shipping experience - understanding how to package loose components in a crate for domestic and international shipments and secure and block large pieces upwards of 8,000 lb to a skid.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks.
• Ability to track inventory.
• Ability to work well individually or in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime to support production demands.

Pay

Hourly Pay:

• Step 1: $23.72
• Step 2: $24.21
• Step 3: $24.71

Summary Pay Range: $22.16 - $27.71

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees.