1st Shift Warehouse Associate/Material Handler

Metko, Inc., a local leader and family-owned business in the custom metal and tank fabrication industry is seeking to directly hire a full-time Warehouse Associate/Material Handler for a 1st shift opening in its New Holstein, WI, facility.

1st shift hours are from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday.

*** PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE ONLY LOOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PREVIOUS WAREHOUSE-RELATED AND FORKLIFT/MATERIAL HANDLING EXPERIENCE. ***

ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD POSSESS A STABLE WORK HISTORY, A PROVEN WORK ATTENDANCE RECORD, AND GOOD PHYSICAL DEXTERITY.

Starting pay will be commensurate with experience.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The individual will, but not be limited to, the following:

· Operate a sit-down forklift and work in a manufacturing-related environment.

· Become company-certified in forklift operations.

· Pull and count parts for welding department and organize them on skids.

· Pull, count and stage raw materials for laser and punch press operators.

· Transport parts/raw materials/skids within the facility.

· Work closely with inventory control department to report any parts remaining once jobs are completed.

· Count, inspect and tag parts while maintaining accurate bin locations.

· Work with a computerized inventory system to track and monitor inventory levels.

· On an as-needed basis, inspect incoming raw material shipments to ensure sheet metal is free from defects and organize incoming materials in a systematic fashion.

· On an as-needed basis, perform back up role for shipping department personnel as well as other assigned duties in our production department (i.e., drilling, tapping, grinding, and basic machine operation).

REQUIRED SKILLS:

· 1+ year of previous Forklift operation experience on a sit-down forklift is required.

· Prior certification in Forklift operations is a plus.

· Previous shipping and receiving experience is highly desired.

· Prior parts or materials inspection experience is also highly desired.

· Attention to detail is required.

· Computer literacy is required. Prior experience with computerized inventory systems is also a plus.

· Must have the ability to do heavy lifting on an as-needed basis.

· Must be able to work with minimal supervision and possess initiative.