Inventory​/Material Control

Location: Brodhead

Stoughton Trailers is a trusted, industry-leading manufacturer with strong Wisconsin roots and a commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence. Our manufacturing success depends on having the right materials in the right place at the right time.

Position Details:

Schedule: Monday-Thursday from 5:30 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Thursday from 4:30 PM-3:00 AM
Shift: 1st and 2nd
Overtime: Required as business needs

What Youll Do -

You will support daily production operations by receiving, storing, moving, and delivering materials while maintaining accurate inventory records and following safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Control Material Handling:

• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure production areas are supplied with required materials
• Verify incoming material shipments for accuracy and completeness
• Inspect materials, identify defects, and report quality concerns
• Receive, label, and store materials in designated sector locations
• Conduct routine cycle counts and physical inventories for assigned materials
• Accurately document all material movements and shipments to production areas

Material Flow Production Support:

• Follow daily picking instructions and deliver materials to designated production areas
• Manually place materials in specified locations and return unused materials to stock
• Transfer materials between warehouses and storage locations as needed
• Load and unload materials from trailers and trucks
• Coordinate material availability to support uninterrupted production flow

Equipment Systems Operation:

• Operate tools and equipment essential to the job, including but not limited to:
• Forklifts (sit-down and stand-up)
• Hand jacks
• Cranes and lifting devices
• Scales, loading docks, and data collection equipment
• Computers, calculators, radios, and copy machines
• Perform daily equipment safety and maintenance checks, including fluid level inspections
• Complete required equipment checklists accurately and on time
• Use computer systems to access information and process paperwork efficiently

Safety, Quality Teamwork:

• Perform all tasks in a safe, efficient, timely, and accurate manner in accordance with company policies
• Ensure the safety of others working near moving vehicles and material handling equipment
• Contribute to a positive team environment focused on producing a quality product
• Maintain dependable attendance and work scheduled hours as assigned
• Support mandatory overtime as required
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs

What You Bring -

Education

Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (based on education and work experience)
• Forklift and crane certification (or ability to obtain)
• Valid drivers license

Knowledge, Skills Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in counting and measuring
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort using computers and digital systems to access information and complete documentation
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Core Competencies:

• Communication: Ability to effectively share information with production and material control teams
• Analyzing Problem Solving: Apply logical thinking to resolve material and inventory issues
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing priorities, schedules, and production needs

Training Development:

• Job-specific and safety training
• Equipment certifications, including forklift and overhead crane training

Work Environment Physical Expectations:

This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering medical restrictions, job requirements, and operational needs. Additional details are outlined in the applicable Physical Demands Checklist.

Why This Role Matters -

Material Control and Inventory roles are foundational to Stoughton Trailers success. Your work ensures production teams have the materials they need to build safe, high-quality products efficiently and on schedule. If you value organization, accuracy, teamwork, and hands-on work in a manufacturing environment, this role offers stable, meaningful contribution and long-term opportunity.

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