Material Handler

Company Overview

Castalloy Group is a division of Norican Group. Castalloy is one of the leading producers of high alloy castings and has been producing engineered cast components for over 50 years. The molding processes include airset and shell that enable us to produce castings which have excellent dimensional accuracy and superior surface finish.

Castalloy’s diverse customer base and ability to serve our customers’ needs have earned us a dominant position in the high alloy casting and fabrication industry. We offer contract manufacturing to customer design, custom designs for specific applications and a wide range of standard products.

Continued modernization and automation of manufacturing equipment and environmental controls enable us to maintain our leading position in the marketplace.

Job Title: Material Handler

Location: Waukesha, WI

Reports To: Core and Molding Supervisor

1st Shift 5:00AM - 1:30PM

Part I - Position Purpose

We are seeking a talented material handler to support the daily operations in the Core and Molding Department by staging, moving, and organizing raw materials, in-process items, and finished molds/cores. This role plays a critical part in ensuring efficient workflow, maintaining housekeeping standards, and supporting production goals.

Part II - Job Functions

- Transport raw materials (e.g., sand, binders, additives) to designated workstations or storage areas.

- Move completed cores and molds between workstations, storage racks, and pouring lines using appropriate equipment (crane, forklift, carts, etc.).

- Assist core makers and molders by staging tools, hardware, and materials as needed.

- Remove and properly dispose of scrap sand and debris from molding/coremaking areas.

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of sand, core, and molding areas throughout the shift.

- Support the timely flow of materials to minimize downtime or production delays.

- Conduct daily pre-use inspections of material handling equipment and report maintenance needs.

- Follow all safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.

- Participate in department meetings and training related to safety, quality, and production improvements.

Part III - Qualifications and Experience

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Valid forklift certification/license, experience with sit down forklift operation.

- At least 1 year manufacturing material handling or warehouse operations is with sit down forklift preferred.

- Ability to perform some lifting (up to 50 pounds)

- Basic math skills

- Proficient computer skills

- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Part IV - Personal Characteristics

- Active participant in teamwork and collaborative environment

- Proactive and resourceful to problem solve, asking questions when unsure of something

- Willingness to help team members, helping out in other departments on occasion depending on workload

- Acts with integrity and upholds Norican Group Core Values and Mission Statement

- Willingness to grow and learn new skills

- Outstanding attendance, proactively communicates for approved time off in advance

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this job.