Material Handler

Material Handler

  Position type:  Full-Time, Hourly

Location: Sun Prairie, WI

Ask Yourself This

Do you thrive in an employee-focused environment with a small-company feel? Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge with an opportunity to grow and make an impact? If this sounds like you, then join us as our next Material Handler in Sun Prairie, WI.

What You’ll Do

The Material Handler position at Washington Mills Ceramics is responsible for overseeing the daily shipping, receiving, and warehouse organizing activities on first shift.

• Move finished goods from packaging area to warehouse or shipping staging area
• Confirm proper box labels, date codes, pallet labels, pallet type, and move ticket information
• Pick customer orders 
• Unload and load inbound and outbound trucks
• Prepare UPS orders for shipment
• Assist with various other forklift needs in the operation
• Maintain finished goods in proper order in upper and lower warehouse
• Always maintain a clean and safe work environment 

What You’ll Need

To be successful in this position, you must: 

• Prior industrial experience is preferred
• 2 years minimum forklift experience
• Basic computer experience
• Training will be provided for all equipment specific to our operation 

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people.  Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future.  With global distribution and sites located throughout North America and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, with opportunities to advance
• World-class medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Family-friendly personal leave policies

Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for.