Material Handler; Stanley, WI

Description

Hixwood Metal is the premier source for all your agricultural, pole barn, shed, building supply, coil, blank flat stock, and slit coil needs. We specialize in supplying the industry with products that are at the top of the spectrum. We have been proudly serving West Central Wisconsin with manufacturing quality building components since 1998.

Responsible for safe and efficient loading & receiving of materials.

• Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position.
• Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork.
• Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose or hide.
• Evidence humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring.

• Ensures orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished product final distribution.
• Contributes to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area.
• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages.
• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on orders.
• Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
• Locates and packs materials for shipping.
• Documents materials and records units delivered and location of units.
• Receives credit-return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supply codes, lot numbers, and quantities.
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, loading, and securing product.
• Documents product shipment by recording units shipped.
• Maintains material‑handling equipment by completing pre‑use inspections and making operator repairs.
• Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signals machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks, trailers, and loading docks.
• Keeps inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean.
• Open containers, sort, and catalog materials.
• Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations.
• Build relationships with customers to become familiar with their operations, needs & expectations.
• Work as a Team Player by filling in as needed in all areas.
• Provide all customer feedback to management.

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Positive, friendly attitude and great customer service skills are a must!
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Strong Problem‑solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions.
• Ability to read and analyze Information and enter into ERP system.
• Adept at handling multiple complex tasks simultaneously while staying organized.
• Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of inventory control.
• Previous stock or inventory experience a plus.
• Previous experience operating a forklift a plus.

• Forklift certification is desired.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Lifting anything >100 lbs requires additional personnel and utilizing a dolly or forklift if possible.
• Be able to sit or stand for long periods.

• Job Type: Full‑time
• Hourly w/overtime – based on experience
• Weekly pay

• Present during current Hixwood hours, generally 6:30am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday, w/ some Saturday mornings

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Voluntary Life insurance
• Voluntary Disability insurance
• AFLAC

• In person at the Stanley, WI – Copenhaver Ave. location

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