Material Handler/Forklift Operator - Full-time

Description

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How do our shifts work? Full time status | Alternating 3-4 Day Work Week  
Day Shift: 6:50 AM - 7:00 PM 
Night Shift: 6:50 PM - 7:00 AM 
Schedule: 3-4 Days per week and Benefits Eligible

Additional Hours of Overtime Available

At Radius Packaging, we prioritize our 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 are a recent recipient of the Plastics News Excellence in Employee Relations Award, which recognized us for our commitment to fostering a supportive workplace environment and nurturing a strong company culture. We were specifically honored for our continuing education initiatives, recognition programs, engaging employee events and opportunities for career advancement. Radius Packaging has also been named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2024 and 2025.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

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.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 1 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.