Material Handler
Waukesha, WI, US, 53186

Join the Gaco team, a trusted name in building envelope solutions with a heritage dating back to 1955.
We’re seeking a Material Handler who’s ready to be part of a company committed to formulating everyday success for every customer through innovative, reliable products used to adhere, seal, and protect at every level of the building envelope.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Material Handler operates and controls packaging equipment, provides forklift support to operations, ensures packaging area is maintained and replenishes raw materials.
This is a 1st shift position (6AM - 2:30PM ) and the pay rate is $23.79 per hour.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Follow all Standard Work Instructions and Company Policies
- Alert supervision to product quality or machine operation concerns
- Maintain the 5S standard of the assigned area.
- Operate a forklift in a safe manner.
- Stage/stock materials and accessories in established locations.
- Prepare finished goods for transport.
- Load orders for safe and secure shipping.
- Verify incoming and outgoing loads for accuracy.
- Other duties as assigned
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education:
- High School diploma, GED, or Equivalent Work Experience
Required Work Experience:
- Manufacturing experience preferred (demonstrated mechanical aptitude and experience with computer controlled equipment)
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to follow standard work instructions, use measurement tools, blueprints, manuals as needed
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Ability to work in an indoor, dusty non-temperature controlled, industrial manufacturing and warehouse environment subject to varying cold and hot temperatures.
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Ability to perform occasional outdoor activities in hot or adverse weather.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs including use of lifting assistance devices
- Ability to stand for extended period of time
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, squat, kneel as required
- Ability to operate mobile equipment as required
- This position has the potential to manage and/or handle hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Competitive salary
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Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
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Holistic Health & Well-being programs
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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
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Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
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Paid time off & paid holidays
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Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
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Educational Assistance Program
Nearest Major Market: Waukesha
Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee