Material Handling Specialist

Material HandlerGeorgia-Pacific is seeking a Material Handler for our Janesville, WI Manufacturing facility. The Material Handler plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility. This position is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production schedules, optimizing space utilization, and contributing to the achievement of safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction goals.The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and teamwork while supporting production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Shift: 2nd 3:00 PM- 10:00 PMCompensation in this role will be commensurate with experience.Note: $2 hourly shift differential for 2nd shiftGeorgia-Pacific is a dynamic manufacturing company based in Janesville, WI. Our company is a leader in custom thermoformed rigid plastic food packaging solutions for bakery, deli, produce, confectionery, and other retail food products. We combine a broad in-stock product line with full-service custom design and engineering to solve industry challenges, emphasizing innovation, quality, and customer-focused solutions from concept through production.At Georgia-Pacific, we invest in our people and culture by prioritizing safety, integrity, continuous improvement, and individual growth. We offer a collaborative work environment where employees are empowered to create value, solve problems, and contribute to the long-term success of the business.What You Will DoSafely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, stretch wrappers, and other material handling equipment to move raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility.Complete required equipment inspections and maintain forklift certification.Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers while following established safety and quality standards.Inspect incoming materials and outbound shipments to ensure compliance with quality requirements.Stage, deliver, and return raw materials to support production schedules and operational needs.Utilize inventory management systems to accurately track material movements, inventory transactions, and storage locations.Store raw materials, finished goods, and other materials in designated warehouse locations while maintaining inventory accuracy.Verify pallet configurations, labels, barcodes, and packaging requirements prior to shipment.Perform cycle counts and inventory verification activities to support inventory accuracy and inventory control processes.Maintain housekeeping standards, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)Experience working in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environment.Experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial vehicles.Experience using computers for inventory transactions, data entry, or warehouse management activities.Ability to read and understand written instructions, schedules, and work procedures.What Will Put You AheadCurrent forklift certification.Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, or inventory control software.Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a GMP, food packaging, food processing, or similar regulated environment.Bilingual in Spanish and English.