SEASONAL Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Seasonal position running from now until roughly Thanksgiving, located in Sussex, WI.

Responsibilities

• Understands and follows all standard operating and safety procedures.
• Performs all post-skidding operations, which may include strapping, banding, wrapping, card-boarding, boxing, baling, weighing and compressing.
• Safely operates a powered industrial truck to transport product to various departments.
• Reviews and/or completes all material logs and production record paperwork as required.
• Performs clean-up and waste removal tasks.
• Coordinates trucking of product with shipping for staging purposes.
• Follows all company and OSHA safety regulations and promotes safe work habits with peers.
• Effective communication between supervisor and incoming/outgoing operator regarding shift expectations.
• Assists as needed in other departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills.
• Prior forklift experience where 75% or more of your day is spent on a forklift.
• Factory, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping or other work experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, understand and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Good math skills.
• The ability to use repetitive hand/wrist movement.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize job needs.
• Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced, detail-oriented production environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Additional benefits.

Pay

$18.50–$19 per hour