Current Light Industrial Job Openings

Are you looking for a full-time 1^st shift position with a stable and trusted organization that offers long-term career opportunities? Our Waukesha area client is looking for a Custodian to perform general custodial duties at multiple campus buildings. Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrate proper and efficient cleaning methods.
• Clean, sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub and wax floors, stairs and other surfaces.
• Operate carpet extracting equipment.
• Clean and service lavatories and shower room facilities.
• Use light and heavy duty cleaning equipment and attachments.
• Sweep or shovel snow from steps and walks at building entrances.
• Report items and equipment that needs repair (doors, furniture, lights, and faucets, etc.).
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations, opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.

Assistant Warehouse Manager

Get your foot in the door with one of the fastest growing industries in America. Our client, a value-added distributor of contractor and industrial construction supplies is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager at their HQ in Waukesha, WI. At their HQ you will have access to their top resources, training, and opportunity.

This role includes full benefits and competitive pay with flexible full time hours from M-F 7:00am-4:30pm. This position has consistent hours and no overnight or weekend work.

The Assistant Warehouse Manager key responsibilities include: becoming knowledgeable with inventory products & status, monitoring the shipping & receiving process, utilizing warehouse equipment to transport and locate materials, assisting with the dispatching and routing process, and building cohesiveness within our warehouse team.

The incumbent of this role will:

• Assist in the development and organization of the facility and inventory system
• Check the status of active inventory, and update what needs to be purchased through vendors through our computer systems
• Operate forklifts and warehouse machinery to transport, load, and unload materials
• Work with the Warehouse Manager to transition the warehouse system, provide fleet process improvement, and scheduling
• Train with our repair departments to assist with repairs and creating custom specified materials
• Organize next day delivery schedule with operations and warehouse team at the end of day
• Complete cycle counts and reports on inventory levels
• Operate within MS excel which links to our proprietary inventory system
• Additional support of product knowledge for the on-site store front

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a warehousing role.
• 2+ years’ experience with inventory management
• Experienced operating a forklift to transport materials
• Experienced working with a range of hand and power tools - This comes to play in our repair department & when creating custom kits for our clients
• Ability and comfort operating with MS excel
• Must have a desire to learn more about the construction and industrial trades
• Must have the ability to take initiative and problem solve
• Possess High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred but not required

A.S. in Construction Management or related experience in the field

Job Description

Do you want to be a part of making the finest industrial knives and hardened wear products, working with highly trained employees, with the finest metal working equipment available, and with the best steels and tooling available? Come join our team where we offer all those and an air conditioned world class facility.

We are seeking an experienced CNC Operator/Programmer. In this role you will be responsible for full operation and programming of our Vertical Machining Centers.  Machining tool steel is not as predictable as machining aluminum and if you are the type of machinist that can make programming changes "on the fly" this is the position for you.

What’s in the job:

• Set up and operate CNC machines or machining centers to perform various machine functions such as cutting, drilling, milling, reaming, boring, turning, and broaching of metallic and nonmetallic workpieces.
• First piece and in process inspections of parts produced.
• Work from operational data to define and code tooling, fixturing, and machine arrangements.
• Recommend tooling applications and operational sequences to assist in developing practical programming for new and unusual machining requirements.

What does it take:

• HSD/GED; or 5-7 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have extensive experience with programming on Fanuc and Mori Seiki controls.
• Previous experience with Master Cam software
• Must be able to read blueprints at a level equivalent to the MATC Blueprint Reading class.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Physical Requirements: Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Must regularly lift or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Driving & Distribution Specialist

Become the face of the company by representing with accuracy, efficiency, and class. This is the perfect place to start a career within the expanding construction industry which provides different tasks to tackle every day. Strong communication skills and a go-getter mentality are a must have.

Our client, a value-added distributor of contractor and industrial supplies is seeking a Non-CDL Driving & Distribution Specialist to operate their company vans & box trucks at their Madison, WI branch. This role includes benefits and competitive pay with hours of M-F 7am-4pm. This position contains no overnight or weekend work - So you can count on being home on time, every night.

The Specialist should expect 80% of time on the road (all driving ranges are in southern WI) and 20% Warehouse & inventory work. Key responsibilities include creating your route for the transportation of materials from warehouse, vendor, and job site locations, picking & pulling orders, and providing professional customer service to our on-site clients. The incumbent of this role will:

• Operate as the on-site "Face" of the company after pulling orders to deliver job-site supplies accurately & efficiently
• Plan delivery route to ensure most economical use of time and equipment
• Sign off and make copies of all required shipment, delivery, and return documentations
• Deliver and unload product at customer job sites and supply yards
• Interact with job-site leads to ensure proper delivery
• Maintain contact with the warehouse while completing daily deliveries and provide updates with any relevant information
• Fill out daily delivery log listing all stops (pickups/deliveries) and documentation of mileage, maintenance, and product repairs as needed
• Upon return to the branch, unload vehicle, distribute paper work and product to the correct locations
• Organize next day delivery schedule with operations and warehouse staff at the end of day
• Adherence to safe work place practices
• Maintain cleanliness of delivery vehicles, inside and out (No smoking in company vehicles or warehouse)

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a warehousing or driving role.
• Possess High School GED or equivalent
• Must have a clean driving record
• Required to pass background check and drug screen
• The ability to consistently lift products (25lbs – 75lbs) is a must.
• Desire to obtain a role in the booming industry of construction

Preferred but not required

• Box or straight truck driving experience
• Fork lift certification preferred - We will provide training
• Delivery experience
• Experience within the construction & industrial industry

Industrial Chemical Extractor - $20/hour

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking multiple fulltime Industrial Chemical Extractors.  This role has been created to train and feed a higher level group of positions and will deliver basic training to perform industrial chemical extraction.  The position includes both day shift (8am-5pm Monday-Friday) and night shift (10pm-7am Sunday-Thursday) openings and pays a starting rate of $20 per hour.  This position begins as a contract/training role but transforms into a full time position with a strong benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, 401K AND pension opportunities.  This role is located in Cottage Grove, WI.

The primary responsibility of this role is the completion of  “pump outs.” This very basic job will deliver training to properly and safely use 75 pound industrial hoses, connect to barrels of chemicals, and pump the contents into either other barrels or tanker trucks for disposal. This is a physical and repetitive job but delivers the training for promotion into various Chemical Operations roles.  Full training takes between 3-6 months and promotion comes with full benefits and an increase in pay.

To be considered for these roles you must be able to pass a drug screen and background check AND be able to lift 50 lbs.  All past experience and skill sets will be considered.

Machine Operator

Our client, a worldwide manufacturer of specialized tools, located in New Berlin WI, is looking for 2^nd and 3^rd shift Machine Operators.  This role is responsible for the set up and operation of machines to produce cemented carbide drill bits and specialty tools.  These machines create cubic boron nitride (CBN) and sintered diamond cutting tools for laser processing machines and diamond cutting machinery.  These roles include: 

• Hourly Pay range from $13-$22 based on experience.
• Contract for Hire
• Excellent benefits, scheduled reviews and pay increases.
• 2^nd Shift: 2pm – 10pm Monday – Friday
• 3^rd Shift: 10pm – 6am, Sunday - Thursday

The key to this role is past experience with machine set up, adjustment, and initiation of jobs.  The incumbent of this role will:

• Determine sequence of operations by studying blueprints, specifications and work orders.
• Perform Machine Set up and Operation by adjusting machines according to work orders.
• Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, set and adjust speed, feed and perform other controls.
• Perform routine maintenance of CNC Machines.
• Determine accuracy of machine operations.
• Maintain work piece quality by observing machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction - take correction action as necessary.
• Measure work piece dimensions with measuring instruments to determine accuracy of machine operation.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of Machine Operation experience (Walter Machines preferred).
• Experience in Machine Set-Up Operations.
• Experience performing routine Machine Maintenance
• Ability to read blue prints and use Calipers and Micrometers
• Be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Be able to lift, carry push, pull or move objects of at least 10 pounds.
• Work assigned 2^ndor 3^rd shift with the ability to train on 1^st
• Have reliable transportation, excellent work ethic and attendance.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

Maintenance Mechanic: (2^nd Shift & 3^rd Shift Roles Available)

Our client in Cottage Grove, MN is looking to hire an experienced Maintenance Mechanic for 2nd Shift (4PM to Midnight). A manufacturer of paper packaging solutions will soon be just opened operations in Cottage Grove, MN. They are seeking experienced Maintenance Mechanics at all levels, to take on the exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor of opening new business in the world of corrugated cardboard manufacturing. Maintenance Mechanics with a Boiler's License is strongly preferred, but not mandatory.

We are seeking employees who can begin in the next 30 days, and complete training for approximately 12 weeks in their Cottage Grove plant. Pay for this role is going to be based on existing skills, experience and company match. This is a direct hire role with a strong starting hourly rate, benefits package and great quality of life.

Job Responsibilities: Maintenance Mechanic

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working within a manufacturing or production setting with a track record of doing troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and installing new machines.
• Boiler License and experience with Boilers is a BIG plus.
• Must have the following basic maintenance skills and/or experience: welding, electrical wiring, plumbing. Some heating/refrigeration experiences a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and diagrams.
• Must be able to stand or walk up to 8+ hours per shift.

Our client in Waukesha has an immediate need for a Material Handler with the ability to perform inventory control and transactions, including part number identification and organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

·         Work with Materials/Logistics Manager to coordinate Part Order releases and Part Order Processes

·         Work with Materials/Logistics Manager to facilitate order pulls for Manufacturing Cells

·         Process Sales Order changes

·         Perform inventory control

·         Participate in the annual physical inventory count team as assigned

·         Order packaging from vendors

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required:

·         High school diploma with two to three years related experience.

·         Valid WI Driver's License.

·         Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.

·         Forklift certification

·         Effective verbal and written communication

·         Ability to handle parts with or without material handling equipment requiring safety and delicate handling procedures

·         Ability to work on assignments that are complex in nature.

·         Proactive in identifying methods and procedures for improving productivity, being a team player, and being able to provide guidance and training to other associates

·         Regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with the assistance of others

Preferred:

·         Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures

·         Working knowledge of Excel

·         Understand ISO procedures

Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, this position is responsible for preparing materials for shipment and verifying and entering receipt of all incoming shipments. Also maintains cleanliness of warehouse and spooling of wire. Education/Experience: • High School Diploma or GED • Related experience or training Marginal Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintains cleanliness of warehouse and Shipping and Receiving Department. • Operates the forklift truck occasionally when pulling, loading, or moving merchandise • delivers or picks-up parts from vendor or customers • Must be able to lift 50lbs

Mechanical Assembler

Duties consist of the operations of various manufacturing machines :

• Ideal candidate will be someone with some mechanical background or any type of machine operation
• Candidates should feel comfortable using calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc or similar tools
• They would be using a Perini bonder which is a small grinder that puts notches in metal strips
• Candidates will be trained and it’s a foot in the door for an entry level machine operator or future CNC roles

Requirements:

• Candidates must have a minimum of 1 to 2 years of recent machine operation experience
• High School diploma
• Own transportation and valid Wisconsin driver’s license

Production Operator – Milwaukee

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking a fulltime Production Operator.  This role offers a strong benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, 401K.  This is a full-time role with potential for growth based on good tenure under the following logistics:

Location: Milwaukee – North Side

Pay: $17/hr. (plus shift differential of $.50/hour for 2nd shift and $.75 for 3rd Shift)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit-Sharing, 401(k), Pension Program and tuition reimbursement, long term/short term disability and more.

Shift Hours: There are currently two different shifts available...

• Weekend Nights: 6PM to 6AM (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
• 2^nd Shift: 2PM to 10:30PM (Monday through Friday)

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction in an efficient and cost-effective manner, by performing the duties necessary for safe and efficient production and filling.  The role works in a large warehouse performing a variety of duties related to a production schedule.  Potential duties to be performed:

• Filling and emptying drums of chemicals and powders
• Moving drums, equipment, etc.
• Using math (calculator/computer) to determine proper steps and changes with equipment (trained)
• Monitoring levels via computer
• Washing and cleaning equipment
• Completing inventory and checklists (including safety)
• Manufacturing processes – blending and packaging
• Hooking/unhooking hoses to and from trucks and tanks
• Taking samples to the lab
• Completing inventory/checklists
• Entering data into the computer system
• Adjusting Chemical Variables
• Operating forklift/lift truck (will train)
• Loading and unloading tank trucks and rail cars of product (use forklift – will train)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs production and filling duties according to existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to include computer entry of all necessary paperwork
• Able to produce and fill aqua ammonia, bleach, white room products, optical brightener, prep and fill cylinders. 
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly product and facility inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Maintains “Good Housekeeping” practices throughout the warehouse
• Complies with all established SOPs, Safety and RCEP policies
• Must manage any wastes in accordance with applicable SOPs, including labeling, storage, and profiling
• Supports effective communication with all departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Qualifications

• NONE! We are willing to train from the ground up, so we desire a clean background, ability to pass a drug screen and a strong work ethic.  Past manufacturing or warehouse experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements:

• Must possess High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to accurately transfer written and verbal information and enter data into existing computer system
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to work in an un-cooled warehouse facility
• Must be able to roll a 285-pound cylinder from a pallet onto the floor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently

Production Supervisor – Cottage Grove, MN

Our client, a manufacturer of paper packaging solutions just opened operations in Cottage Grove, MN. In partnership with ESC, we are seeking to hire a Production Supervisor. The right candidate will have experience managing a team within the corrugating or paper industry. This is a direct hire role that includes a strong starting salary, benefits and PTO.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the performance of production employees
• Responsible to provide direct leadership and supervision to the employees on shift and to set an example for all employees of the plant.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to ensure employee development.
• Monitor and manage raw materials, inventories, and production schedules.
• Maintain shift coverage schedule of Production Employees, including vacation management, and communicate to employees when they are required to work.
• Identify incidents/accidents/near misses and communicate through submittal of incident investigation form.
• Address corrective action as identified.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to all corporate policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Follow-up on all production activities.
• Responsible to ensure that all employees follow the product specific SOP’s
• Maintain clean and organized production, site and office area.
• Guide employee performance and development using daily communication and annual performance evaluations.
• Utilize progressive discipline as required to enforce company policy.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with maintenance department to ensure that all repairs are made timely and that the necessary preventive maintenance is performed as necessary to keep plant operational.
• Continuously evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to the plant processes and facilities working closely with the Plant Manager and General Manager.
• Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Corrugating experience STRONGLY preferred.
• 3+ years of experience managing a team in a Production/Manufacturing environment.
• Must have excellent supervisory and leadership skills in an organic manufacturing environment.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Sheet Line Operator/Tagging Station: (1st Shift Roles Available)

Our client in Cottage Grove, MN is opening a brand-new manufacturing plant and is looking to fill a 1st Shift Sheet Line Operator role. They are a manufacturer of paper packaging solutions and are seeking individuals who are interested in learning new skills and growing a long-term career. These will all be direct hire roles with benefits and PTO.

We are seeking candidates for FIRST SHIFT (8AM-5PM) machine operator roles, to take on the exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor of opening a new business in the world of corrugated cardboard manufacturing.

We are seeking employees who can begin this month, and complete training for approximately 4 weeks in Cottage Grove, MN. Pay for this initial role is $15.50 per hour. You will be guaranteed 40 hours every week and training is 100% paid.  Once you complete the initial training program, additional training will be provided, and skills will be gained to operate in a variety of production roles.  Each advanced role, once successfully mastered, comes with pay increase steps ($.50/hour) that delivers $19+ per hour within a 2-year career path.  The initial role is a contract-to-hire role that will deliver a complete benefits package (including 401-k) once you are hired on permanently. All candidates must be able to pass a drug screen before they are hired.

Sheet Line Operator/Tagging Station Job Responsibilities:

• Follow all accepted company safe work practices.
• Maintain a clean machine and Work Area.
• Be able to read the dry end run schedule
• Prep Units with dunnage, according to customer specifications so that the units will not be damaged by banding.
• Ensure that unit count is correct, and units are properly tagged.
• Ensure that Unitization is correct according to default parameters or Customer request.
• Respond to the bander when there are issues.
• Keep dunnage area clean, neat and stocked

Tagging Station Primary Job

• Print correct tag with correct count for unit at the Dressing Station.
• Place Top and bottom dunnage on the unit as required by Default standards or the customer request.
• Inform Control Room Operator of Overrun, Underrun or scrapped sheets/units.
• Check quality of units on the Dressing Station by quick visual inspection.
• Ensure Unitization is correct and matches tag.
• Be able to change labels in tag printer.
• Clean banders, clear minor jams, and replace/rethread strapping when roll runs out.
• Read Dry end schedule and confirm correct quantities are manufactured.
• Setup bander/unit for cross banding when necessary.
• Operate all Sheet line controls.
• Operate all Bander Controls
• Operate all Stacker Controls
• When the machine stops because of a Dry End issue, the 1^st Hand should make sure that the line is clear so that the machine can start up after issue has been corrected. After line is, clear 1^st Hand should proceed immediately to where the problem is and assist to get the machine running as quickly and as safely possible.

Secondary Function

• The Dry End will always work as a team. Operators are expected to help each other out when issues arise, examples are:
  1. Kick outs and stacker issues
  2. Short Cutoffs and load building
  3. When the machine shuts down because of Dry End jam, (certain operators will be required to go to the Wet End to assist during Wet End stops).
  4. Ensuring that good quality board is being run.
• If the bander goes down, the operators are expected to move up and fill the position of the operator working on the bander.
• All team members are responsible for items in the rework area
• When the machine stops for a Wet End issue, the 1^st Hand should make sure that the line is clear so that the machine can start up after issue has been corrected. After line is clear 1^st Hand will restock their area and make sure the bander is clean and ready for operation.  After their area, has been “set up for success” if the machine is still down they should proceed immediately to where the problem is and assist as instructed by the Control Room Operator.

Weekly Preventative Maintenance

• Clean the printers and counters
• Clean the banders. Bander heads will be blown out and frame wiped down.  Grease shall be removed from outside of machine and inside frames using paper towels, Degreaser (Simple Green) and/or Windex.  If substantial buildup exists, the Dry-Ice blaster shall be used to clean hard to reach areas.  All Paper towels, dust and debris shall be swept up and deposited in a trash receptacle which will be dumped in the trash compactor.  All tools and cleaning supplies will be returned to their proper place upon completion of cleaning operation.
• Restock the dunnage area
• Clean and sweep area and dispose of any scrap
• Clear, clean and sweep rework area.
• Blow down and clean on and under stacker.
• Assist 2^nd Hand in cleaning under belts and decking.
• Because there are two 1^st hands, the duties will be split and one operator may be assigned other duties.

Qualifications

• Must truly be seeking a career and not just a job.
• Desire and possess the ability to learn new skills
• Capable of working in a manufacturing environment with changing temperatures (the Plant could be 85 degrees on hot days during the summer and 65 degrees in the Winter)
• Comfortable in a physical role and able to stand, walk, bend, twist and lift up to 50+lbs consistently for 10+ hour shifts.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Enjoys working within a team setting

SHIPPING SPECIALIST

Our client, a manufacturer of commercial roof edge and ventilation systems is seeking a Shipping Specialist to join their team.  Qualified candidates in this role would be required to perform all activities required within the Shipping Cell to package all types of components and assemble customer orders for shipment.  These tasks include, but are not limited to packing boxes, building skid loads, and material handling.  All work is to be performed safely, efficiently, and within established quality and procedural standards.   Shipping Cell employees can expect to be reassigned to other cells frequently in response to fluctuations in customer demand.  In addition to daily production duties, participation in continuous improvement activities will be expected. This role is located close to the freeway in Waukesha.

• Weekend shift: 5am-5pm, Fri-Sun (**if you work 12 complete hours each day, you will receive 4 free hours to make 40 hours of pay)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned

• Read and understand sales orders, production orders, and drawings
• Package and protect products according to approved methods and quality specifications
• Accurately complete packing lists
• Material handling to include forklift movement and loading/ unloading trucks
• Accurately update production control system as orders are completed
• Observe plant safety requirements and advise management on safety concerns
• Maintain work area to established 5S standard
• Serve as helper in any other cell or any other additional duties as required by management
• Attend and participate in cell meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong math skills and measurement skills
• Flexible team player with a solid work ethic and attendance record
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to allow effective communication with employees at all organizational levels
• Strong attention to detail
• Resourceful problem-solver who works well independently
• Forklift experience required

Utility Operator – Cottage Grove

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking a fulltime Utility Operator.  This role comes with a strong benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, 401K.  This is a full time role with potential for growth and shift changes based on good tenure under the following logistics:

Location: Cottage Grove

Shift/Hours: 1st, 6am-6pm 5-2-2-5 schedule

Pay: $20/hr

The primary purpose of this position is to safely move/transport chemical products from warehouse to warehouse in multiple Madison locations.  The main locations serviced are 500 feet apart.  As transport involves using local streets a Commercial Drivers License is required – which needs to be possessed or gained (our client will pay to obtain).  The role works in various large warehouse settings performing a variety of duties related to a production schedule.  Potential duties to be performed:

• Drive trailers to warehouses and load/unload chemical products
• Perform auxiliary tasks such as tank transfers, bulk truck or railcar loading/unloading, container emptying and filling, dumping bags and supersacks, sampling, etc.
• Comply with all safety and regulatory compliance programs.
• Complete regulatory paperwork, inspections, and checklists as assigned meeting the intent of the regulations.
• Fill out all vessel batch logs, reports, manifests, check sheets, etc. as assigned.
• Complete prism tasks for material transfers move tickets, material usage, prism logs, and work orders, raw material inventory, produced inventory, and ensure compliance to PRISM and ISO 9001:2000 SOP’s and documentation as directed by the shift supervisor or senior operator.
• Operate processes (adjusting variables such as temperature, pressure, feed rate, sampling, etc.) in accordance with SOP’s; notify shift supervisor or senior operator of deviations from the SOP’s

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Class A CDL – (If you don’t possess a CDL, but have interest to obtain please apply noting this)
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to operate a forklift (will train)
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs on occasion, 50 lbs. frequently.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet on occasion.

Our client, a chemical manufacturing company is seeking a full-time Warehouse Lead.  This role offers a strong benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing and a Pension Plan.  This is a full-time role with potential for growth based on good tenure under the following logistics:

Location: Oshkosh, WI

Pay: $17-$21/hour (depending on experience)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit-Sharing, 401(k), Pension Program and tuition reimbursement, long term/short term disability and more.

Shift Hours: 3^rd Shift: Sunday through Thursday (Nights)

Hours: 11:00PM to 7:00AM (Sunday – Thursday)

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for leading warehouse duties as well as the timely loading and unloading of all warehoused material while maintaining full compliance with all applicable regulatory and safety laws/policies/procedures in all associated warehouses. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of PRISM as it relates to this position.
• Loads and unloads warehouse materials, which includes backing into the dock using the company Yard horse in a timely and efficient manner,
• Prepares shipping and receiving documents in accordance with applicable SOP’s
• Completes shipping and receiving transactions timely and accurately.
• Maintains the warehouse in a neat and organized manner and ensures that proper stock rotation, product compatibility and accessibility are maintained.
• Ensures facility housekeeping is maintained.
• Maintains an adequate supply of all materials necessary to carry out the warehousing functions.
• Reports all accidents and spills to management.
• Communicate to management all special compliance, safety, equipment personnel, and transportation needs as personally identified.
• Communicate warehouse status through shift notes.
• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
• Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant.

 SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete forklift and spotting tractor inspections as required and assigned.
• Recommend changes in SOP’s and processes.
• Complete special assignments as assigned by management and in the agreed upon time period.
• Works with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provides back-up support as necessary.
• Supports effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.
• Maintains “Good Housekeeping” practices throughout the warehouse.
• Complies with all established SOPs, Safety and RCEP policies.

 REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in warehouse operations.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to accurately transfer written and verbal information and enter data into existing computer system.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time (up to four hours continuous).
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently on a daily basis.
• Ability to wear a respirator for up to 4 hours a day. Please refer to the SOP for facial hair guidelines.
• Must be able to ride and operate a forklift up to 4 hours at a time.

CAREER PATHWAYS

Developing our people is key to our growth and our team success.  The list below includes other positions that you could move into once you've successfully mastered your role.

1. Production Lead
2. Warehouse Supervisor
3. Driver
4. Maintenance
5. Production Scheduler

BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include three retirement plans (401k, pension and profit sharing), medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

Warehouse Supervisor

Our client, a supplier of wire harnesses, battery cables, and custom wiring solutions is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to assist the current Warehouse Manager in growing this business, the premier power distribution solutions provider in the wire harness industry.  The current warehouse of 35,000 square feet fulfills over $40M in sales and ships 500k-900k pieces per month.  The distribution facility is growing rapidly and with this growth the current leadership desires a Supervisor to take on overflow management duties which will include a variety of tasks.  Most importantly, the development of processes and procedures to make this facility run as efficiently as possible.  This role is located in Waukesha, will pays in the $32K-$38K range and comes with a full benefit plan.  Hours are standard at 7am – 3:30pm.

The key to this role is a strong understanding of warehousing, order fulfillment and shipping/receiving and the desire to “make things run better.”  The Supervisor will use SAP and Microsoft Excel to organize the full life cycle of dock, stock, pick, pack and ship. This individual will need to work well with a team and be able to interface with clients to accomplish tasks and solve problems.  Teamwork, a strong sense of urgency and an ongoing dedication to built-in quality will create success in this role.   

Qualifications:

• 1+ years in a Warehouse setting with strong understanding of shipping/receiving, pick/pack and fulfillment processes.
• Understanding and past usage of SAP technology
• Experience using Microsoft Excel
• Desire and past inroads of supervisory duties.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to work moving and standing for a continuous 8 hour day.
• Exemplary organization and communication skills.