Material Handler​/Forklift Operator

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Location:

New Berlin, Wisconsin, United States

Employment Type:

Full Time

Start Date:

Immediate
Salary Range: $19.00 - $21.50 per hour (includes $500 Sign‑On Bonus, additional overtime available)

Work week: 3-4 days per week (alternating) with Day and Night shifts.

• Day Shift: 6:50 AM – 7:00 PM
• Night Shift: 6:50 PM – 7:00 AM

Benefits:
Eligible for full‑time benefits; travel percentage:
None.

At Radius Packaging, we prioritize employees' growth, collaboration, and well‑being. Our culture is rooted in our Values and Guiding Principles – The Radius Way:
Champion Positive Change, Act with Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Emphasize Community, and Work Together. We were recently recognized with the Plastics News Excellence in Employee Relations Award for fostering a supportive workplace environment and nurturing a strong company culture. Radius Packaging has also been named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2024 and 2025.

The Material Handler/Forklift Driver will be responsible for facilitating the movement and inventory control of the material flow while achieving efficient and safe material handling of raw materials and finished goods.

• Replenishes production floor with raw materials based on report requirements.
• Remove finished goods from production lines in real time using RF technology and place in designated areas.
• Sequencing material flow based on production schedule/throughput.
• Records all inventory movements accurately in real time using RF technology.
• Complete all daily fork/grab/dock‑lock reports accurately as required.
• Assure all product is received, stored, transported, and organized accurately and without damage.
• Operate material handling equipment to load, unload, and move material and assist with logistical need such as inbound, outbound, and raw material off and on trailers between facilities.
• Assist in regular cycle counting schedule and annual physical inventory as required.
• Follow all safety procedures to keep a clean area in our active, fast‑paced, team environment.
• Communicate openly with coaches and teammates in a positive manner.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned and contribute to improvements.
• Compliance to GMP, Food Safety, and Food Quality regulations as required by the company, customers, and/or government agencies.

• High School diploma or GED; must be 18 years or older.
• At least two years of material handling experience with emphasis on inventory control.
• Minimum of one year of forklift experience, specifically loading and unloading bulk materials.
• Familiarity with RF handheld computers.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision as well as in a team and exhibit excellent decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrated capability in basic math and measurement.
• 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.