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1st Shift Forklift Operator / Material Handler

Staffing Support Specialists
United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha
May 24, 2025
Position: Forklift Operator / Material Handler Position Hours : 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Monday - Friday) Position Wage : $ 22.00 - $26.00. Summary: This role is r esponsible for safe and efficient operation of a forklift . 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): Load Set Up and Staging Arrange fresh customer product for the operator to build into furnace loads 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. Arrange racked and loaded baskets on staging racks in preparation for furnace loading Furnace Loading / Unloading / Staging Load and unload racked and loaded baskets into furnaces at the direction of the furnace operator Arrange racked and loaded baskets on staging racks while they are waiting for additional processing (straightening, blast, inspection...) Packaging Set Up Set up completed parts to be packaged into customer containers by retrieving the container This may also include assisting while parts placed on skids are wrapped with plastic Deliver completed parts to the appropriate shipping area Cleaning / Organization Arrange empty customer containers neatly to maintain shop 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 Periodically, it may be required to retrieve supplies such as quench salt and deliver to the appropriate work area. This may also include restocking bathrooms and break rooms with supplies such as toilet paper, hand towels, and other various cleaning supplies. Forklift Maintenance Responsible for the safe operation of forklift and floor sweeper Report any maintenance issue with forklift and floor sweeper so that it may get repaired. Ensure the daily maintenance for proper operation of forklift and floor sweeper. Minimum Requirements: A valid, independent third-party forklift certification (e.g. Wolter, etc.), which has a behind-the-wheel component, is required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred 2+ years prior factory work or Heat Treating experience preferred Basic computer skills Basic math knowledge Proficient physical shape- able to lift 25 lbs. regularly English reading proficiency Safety-focused mindset Excellent written & verbal communication skills Excellent time management Attention to detail Organized Adaptability Self-motivated Able to work collaboratively with others Willingness to learn & take direction