Material Handler

Material Handler

This role supports a new High Flow Line facility focused on standardizing builds and producing less customized trucks more efficiently. Material Handlers will operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) and material handling equipment in various areas, including yard support, dock support, and picking/putaway, depending on skills and experience. The position involves frequent use of sit-down forklifts and other heavy equipment to move large components, unload trucks, stage materials, and support production lines with accurate and timely material flow.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks (PIT), including sit-down forklifts, order pickers, and larger equipment such as tractors and high-capacity lifts, to move materials safely and efficiently.
• Support yard operations by handling large commodities such as firetruck cabs and bodies, spending approximately 7580% of the day on PIT equipment.
• Provide material handling support in production areas by spending about 75% of the day on sit-down forklifts, staging parts and delivering materials to designated lines.
• Perform dock support by unloading incoming trucks, moving pallets and materials, and staging items in the correct areas, spending about 90% of the day on sit-down forklifts.
• Execute picking and putaway activities by operating a mix of order pickers and sit-down forklifts, spending approximately 95% of the day on PIT equipment.
• Use RF scanners and related systems to complete picks, record putaway transactions, and ensure accurate inventory movements.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of forklift experience, primarily with sit-down forklifts.
• Proven material handling experience, including moving large or heavy commodities.
• Hands-on experience with powered industrial trucks (PIT), such as sit-down forklifts, order pickers, and larger material handling equipment.
• Experience with RF scanners or the ability to quickly learn scanner use based on comfort with mobile devices.
• Experience with an ERP system, such as JDE or similar, for basic data entry related to material movements.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization that is investing in a new, modern facility and expanding its workforce. The role offers a once-direct opportunity for up to three raises within 18 months, providing clear financial growth potential based on performance. You will gain experience in a high-flow production environment, work with a variety of material handling equipment, and be part of a team that values flexibility and cross-training. Successful performance in this role can open doors to longer-term opportunities within a broader network of roles as hiring needs continue to grow.

Work Environment

This position is based in a new High Flow Line (HFL) facility designed to produce less customized trucks more efficiently, with a strong focus on standardized builds and streamlined material flow. The work environment is highly dynamic, with new processes and positions being established, so the ability to go with the flow and help in different areas is essential. Team members spend the majority of their day operating powered industrial trucks, including sit-down forklifts, order pickers, and larger equipment such as tractors and high-capacity lifts. The facility includes yard areas for handling large components, docks for unloading and staging materials, and warehouse or production areas for picking and putaway activities. RF scanners and integrated systems that pair with ERP platforms such as JDE are used to support inventory accuracy and material tracking. The role offers two primary shift options: a first shift, with a preferred schedule of four 10-hour days (4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) or the potential for five 8-hour days, and a second shift of four 10-hour days from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. The environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and flexibility, with an expectation that employees support multiple functions as needed to help successfully stand up and sustain the new facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Appleton, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.23 - $22.62/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Appleton,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.