Warehouse Associate/Material Handler

About the company

At Radius Packaging, we put people first—our members and our customers. Our culture is guided by The Radius Way: Champion Positive Change, Act with Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Emphasize Community, and Work Together. These principles shape how we lead, collaborate, and grow together. We don’t just talk about culture—we’re recognized for it. Radius Packaging is proud to be honored as: Plastics News Processor of the Year — the industry’s highest distinction; Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2024 and 2025; Recipient of the Plastics News Excellence in Employee Relations Award. These recognitions reflect our commitment to continuing education, career advancement, employee recognition, and fostering a supportive, engaging work environment. Celebrating over 53 years of success, Radius Packaging offers more than a job—we offer a community. Through educational resources, committees, clubs, and company-wide events, our members are supported in their professional growth and overall well-being—financial, mental, physical, and emotional. We continuously invest in our people and empower them to pursue their passions at work, at home, and in their communities. If you’re looking for a workplace that values teamwork, innovation, sustainability, and personal growth, Radius Packaging is where you belong.

Schedule

Full-time status. Day Shift: 6:50 AM – 7:00 PM. Night Shift: 6:50 PM – 7:00 AM. Openings on each shift. Schedule: 4 days on, 4 days off rotating schedule. Additional hours of overtime available.

About the role

The Warehouse Associate will be responsible for facilitating and conducting the accurate movement and inventory control of various raw materials and finished goods across the plant.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, following all safety policies and proactively participating in the safe work of others and the safety of the overall environment.
• Replenish production floor with raw materials based on current product run.
• Aid in supporting line changeovers for raw materials, removing old and prepping new for production.
• Assist in removing finished goods from Injection and/or Blow Molding cells as needed.
• Research in IQMS system to determine on-hand quantities of materials and location of production-needed materials.
• Record all inventory movements accurately in IQMS real time using RF technology and disposition scanning.
• Complete all daily fork/grab/dock-lock reports accurately as required, reporting any concerns to leadership.
• Assure all product is received, stored, transported, and organized accurately and without damage in raw material staging areas.
• Operate material handling equipment to load, unload, and move material safely.
• Assist in regular cycle counting schedule and annual physical inventory as required.
• Participate in and support continuous improvement efforts throughout the plant.
• Sustain 6S program in the production cells, supporting team members and reporting repeat variation to leadership.
• Perform other support work to enable the team to be successful and as requested by Plant leadership.
• Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers, and/or government agencies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required; advanced technical certificate or formal education preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least two years of material handling experience with emphasis on inventory control.
• Minimum of 1 year of forklift experience, specifically loading and unloading bulk materials.
• Familiarity with RF handheld computers.
• Exhibit excellent decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Demonstrated capability in basic math and measurement.
• Ability to follow guidelines independently and work as part of a cohesive production team.
• Familiarity with basic business computer applications and mobile device applications.
• Must be able to read and write in English to accurately identify packing information, follow work instructions, and QA alerts.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and lift/carry up to 30 to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms for regular tasks.
• Must be able to climb steps, have good hand-eye coordination, and bend/squat.
• Must be able to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to operate effectively in temperatures ranging from 60 to 110°F.
• Must be capable of visually detecting defects, depth, colors, variances, and see objects.
• Must be able to laugh at jokes & embrace Radius culture!