Shipper/Wrapping Machine Operator - 2nd shift

About Us

At Wenthe-Davidson, we’ve been leaders in custom tubular metal fabrication for over 80 years. As a 100% employee-owned company with more than 200 dedicated team members, every person here has a direct stake in our success. This means that our employees don’t just work for Wenthe-Davidson, they own a piece of it. Our commitment to continuous improvement, investment in state-of-the-art equipment, and long-term growth has fueled the recent expansion of our 109,000 sq. ft. facility with a new 27,000 sq. ft. addition.

Responsibilities

• Work with management to establish the priorities for each day of shipping, judging which orders to wrap first.
• Perform set-up and adjustment of a mechanical wrapping machine with minimal supervision.
• Operate a mechanical wrapping machine to secure and prepare completed products for shipping.
• Operate an industrial lift truck (forklift) to load trucks, ensuring proper load and weight distribution.
• Ensure orders are kept separate and wrapped according to specific customer requirements.
• Verify quantities and pin stamps match part labels.
• Interact/communicate with truck drivers regarding the loading of their trucks.
• Work as part of a team in the shipping/receiving function.
• Maintain working knowledge of product lines and the ability to differentiate between similar products.
• Perform material handling tasks, as needed, including, but not limited to:
  • Unload incoming raw materials and supplies safely and efficiently using a variety of material handling equipment.
  • Check incoming raw materials and supplies against supplier paperwork for accuracy, report discrepancies at time of unloading for resolution and takes materials and supplies to appropriate storage locations.
  • Fill cardboard stock and pallet stacks.
  • Collect and dispose of garbage from the shop floor and lunchrooms.
  • Remove scrap from production departments and dispose of in designated containers.
• Perform other tasks as requested by Team Leader/Supervisor/Management.

Requirements

• Experience setting up and operating a power pallet wrapper.
• Experience operating an industrial lift truck (forklift).
• Knowledge of truck loading procedures and weight distribution techniques.
• Physical Demands:
  • The ability to stand and/or walk on concrete for up to eight (8) hours per day.
  • Manual Dexterity: The ability to use hands to manipulate objects (i.e. set-up pallet wrapper, tie off plastic wrap, etc.).
  • Quality Assurance: The ability to perform visual inspection of product prior to shipment and upon receipt to identify shipping damage and to ensure quality standards.
  • The ability to work in typical Wisconsin levels of heat and humidity.
  • Ability to lift twenty (20) to fifty-five (55) pounds for up to eight (8) hours per day.
  • Ability to bend and lift twenty (20) to fifty-five (55) pounds between floor level and a height of six feet six inches (6'6").
  • Ability to pull or push up to 1100 pounds with motorized pallet jack.
  • Ability to work independently and determine priorities.

Schedule

Second shift hours are Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.