Senior Material Handler (2nd Shift) - Pleasant Prairie WI
APL Logistics
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Description
Responsibilities:
Pulling Orders
- Accurately locate and load, both by hand and using appropriate motorized equipment (i.e., forklift truck), customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks and shelves according to established procedures and safety regulations. Is able to operate special equipment as necessary, such as a turret clamp and slip sheet equipment and RF unit (if applicable).
- Count, weigh and record number of units of materials handled on daily production sheet.
- Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, slip-sheeting, shrink wrapping, labeling and consolidating as required on order.
Operating & Maintenance - Equipment and Grounds
- Assign / verify trailers to appropriate dock and/or yard location, trailers locked to dock-lock and/ or chocking the wheels (if applicable), following all safety rules and Company policy.
- Daily inspect and repair or make adjustments before operating tow-motor vehicles, following safety and maintenance instructions, completing the tow-motor inspection sheet at the beginning of each shift and/or assigned to another piece of equipment; report immediately any defective equipment to supervisor.
- Prepare trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to ensure product preservation.
- Assists in building and grounds maintenance to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, neat safe and orderly manner.
Loading & Unloading
- Load picked orders or (pull & load) according to policies and procedures, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit and Lot Verification.
- Unload, move, stack and stage customer products and materials both by hand and using forklift or other power equipment, keeping appropriate records and reports.
Reports
- Complete activity and statistical reports as assigned by supervisor.
- Assist in physical inventories ensuring facility and contents are secure.
Miscellaneous
- Provide other services such as sanitation requirement activities, assembling crates (boxes) to contain products, and/or moving loose materials to containers as directed by supervisor and/or team leader.
Health, Safety and Environment
Follow basic mandatory work instructions (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
Additional Information
- Apply the APL Logistics Continuous Improvement (ACI) Model for operational efficiency to improve business process, increase proficiency and increase efficiency through waste elimination.
- Apply the 5S Lean methodology to sustain a safe, clean and orderly facility.
- Position requires the incumbent’s performance to meet and occasionally exceed standards as set by the company for warehouse safety, food safety, sanitation, quality, productivity and customer service.
Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications
- Forklift Certification
Experience
- Preferred two (2) years forklift/tow motor experience required (forklift certification required).
- Ability to operate forklift – both sit down and stand up, tow motor, motorized and non-motorized pallet jack; clamp, reach and slip sheet.
- Knowledge of inventory control and general warehouse procedures.
- Light data entry skills required
- Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
- Ability to write legibly
- Must have basic math skills
- Ability to make decisions on customer acceptance based on past experience and fitness for use
- Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention
- Data entry skills
- Language skills - English
- Must be a Team Player
- Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
Managerial Experience
- None
The hourly wage for this position is $22.25, plus shift differential.
Candidates are eligible for the following benefits:
• Vacation
• 6 days sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• 1 paid "Personal Holiday"
• Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program
EEO Statement for US-
The company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants for employment. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- tuition reimbursement
About this role
APL Logistics is hiring a Senior Material Handler for second shift at their Pleasant Prairie facility. This role centers on accurate order fulfillment—locating, loading, and unloading customer products using both manual handling and motorized equipment like forklifts and tow motors. You'll manage the full cycle from pulling orders to preparing trailers, including specialized tasks like shrink wrapping, labeling, and slip-sheeting. The position also involves equipment inspection and maintenance, facility upkeep, inventory support, and completing required documentation and reports.
The role calls for at least two years of forklift and tow motor experience, with current forklift certification required. You'll need solid attention to detail, basic math and data entry skills, the ability to read and follow safety procedures, and comfort working as part of a team. This is a full-time, in-office position paying $22.25 per hour plus shift differential, with a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.
This position suits someone with hands-on warehouse experience who takes safety and accuracy seriously and is ready to work a second shift schedule. If you have forklift certification and want a stable role in a logistics operation, this is worth considering.
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