Loader / Unloader - Material Handler

  • Apogee Architectural Metals
  • Wausau, WI
  • 1w ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
Apogee Architectural Metals

aterial Handler I – Inventory & Shipping (Multiple Shifts Available)

Job Overview

Join our team and play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly. As a Material Handler I, you will help manage inventory and ensure products are accurately received, picked, packed, and shipped to customers.

This is a fast-paced, team-oriented role where attention to detail and reliability make a meaningful impact every day.

Pay

Starting at $19.50/hour plus $2.00 shift differentials and overtime opportunities

Shift Options

  • 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  • 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

  • A/B Days (2-2-3): 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  • A/B Nights (2-2-3): 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive, pick, pack, and ship materials accurately

  • Manage inventory, including cycle counts and stock rotation

  • Utilize a Warehouse Management System (WMS) for tracking and reporting

  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in orders or inventory

  • Read and follow work instructions, blueprints, and SOPs

  • Perform basic computer and data entry tasks

  • Safely operate material handling equipment (pallet jacks, hand trucks)

  • Maintain organized and efficient inventory storage

  • Support all Material Handler I responsibilities through cross-training

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred

  • Ability to operate basic material handling equipment

  • Ability to use and read measuring devices (tape measures)

  • Ability to use hand tools (hammer, wrench, level, etc.)

  • Ability to read blueprints

  • Ability to follow Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures

  • Basic computer proficiency (data entry)

Performance Expectations

  • Comprehend and follow instructions

  • Complete assigned tasks efficiently

  • Maintain appropriate work pace

  • Ensure accuracy in completed work

  • Support a continuous improvement culture

Work Environment

  • Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, temperature changes, and dust

  • Work near machinery with moving parts while following strict safety protocols

  • Shift-based schedules with potential overtime, including weekends

  • Team-oriented setting focused on safety and collaboration

Why Join Us

  • Competitive starting pay with shift opportunities

  • Stable, full-time employment

  • Active, hands-on role

  • Opportunity to learn and grow within operations

Our Benefits

We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.

  • Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)

  • Incentive Plans

  • 401(k) with employer contribution and match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match

  • Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)

  • Paid Holidays

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Wellness Program

  • Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.