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Material Handler - 1st Shift

West Bend, WI 53095

Posted: 04/28/2026 Job Number: 806331 Pay Rate: 18.00 Industry: Metals / Machine Shop

Job Description

Position Title: Material Handler

Wage: $18-$20/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 5:00am-1:30pm

If you are looking to grow your career with a leading manufacturer in the West Bend area, QPS Employment Group has the opportunity for you! This is a 1st shift, associate to hire Material Handler role, supporting the production lines for a manufacturing company in West Bend. Apply today to get started!

Material Handler Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Load, unload, and move materials within or near plant, yard, or work site; read work order or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved
- Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
- Convey materials to or from storage or work sites to designated area, using a forklift, hand truck, electric dolly, or other device
- May occasionally operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products
- Required to fill out daily inspection before starting up the forklift
- Assist with routine or general housekeeping tasks as they relate to the plants 6s plan
- Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards
- Other duties as assigned

Material Handler Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of forklift experience ideally in a metal fabrication shop
- Experience in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with moving large metal objects
- Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment
- Able to perform basic math skills
- Problem-solving skills and self-sufficient
- Able to work within a team environment to accomplish an overall goal
- Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills, and ability to multi-task
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!

Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Requirements

Math Skills, Ability to use measurement devices
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