Forklift Operator / Material Handler - 1st Shift

We are committed to hiring top talent into our operations teams to deliver world-class services. We look for self-motivated and goal-oriented people eager to learn our trade and be a part of our growing team. We value individuals who are problem solvers, team workers and maintain a bright, positive attitude. If you like a fast-paced work environment to learn lifelong skills, we welcome your completed application.

Position Location: 1511 Pearl Street, Waukesha, WI 53189

Position Hours: 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Monday - Friday)

Position Wage: Hourly rate dependent on experience. Salary range from $22.00 - $26.00.

Salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate. It is common to be hired at the lower to middle end of a salary range and while it is possible to be hired at the higher end, it often requires unique circumstances, such as proven expertise.

Company Benefits:

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Job Description:

Summary: Responsible for safe and efficient operation of a forklift at the Pearl facility. This person will move customer containers and heat treat baskets for the purpose of load set up, load staging, furnace loading and unloading, plastic wrapping, and placement of finished product in the correct shipping area.

The material handler is also responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the production area which includes neatly organizing empty customer containers (tubs, skids, boxes, etc…), emptying garbage hoppers, and driving the floor sweeper through the shop on a daily basis to help maintain cleanliness and organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Responsibilities:

Load Set Up

+ Set up the correct basket to perform racking and load set up + Retrieve the correct fixture that the operator needs to set up a load.

Load Staging

Furnace Loading / Unloading

Load Staging at Intermediate Processing

Packaging Set Up

+ This may also include assisting while parts placed on skids are wrapped with plastic

Completed Parts

Cleaning / Organization

+ Empty garbage hoppers on a daily basis + Drive floor sweeper through the shop to sweep garbage, scale, debris, and other material. Contents of what was swept shall be emptied into garbage dumpster.

Resupplying

Forklift Maintenance

+ Material Handler is responsible for reporting any maintenance issue with forklift and floor sweeper so that it may get repaired. + Material Handler is responsible for ensuring the daily maintenance for proper operation of forklift and floor sweeper. + Material Handler is responsible for any damage caused by his/her/their forklift or floor sweeper operation

Minimum Requirements: All hires are contingent upon a 9-panel hair follicle drug test amp; background check.

A valid, independent third-party forklift certification (e.g. Wolter, etc.), which has a behind-the-wheel component, is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience: Prior factory work or Heat Treating experience preferred

Hard Skills:

Soft Skills: