Material Handler

WPT Nonwovens Corp is your one stop source for American made nonwoven fabric serving global markets such as medical, hygiene, and filtration products to name a few. We can also customize products from just an idea our customer has to commercial launch! That’s a fancy way of saying it, so you are probably asking what type of products do we make? You see them everyday in products like diapers, air filters and wound dressings to name a few.
We intentionally treat each team member like family. We are also dedicated to the betterment of our team members and the Beaver Dam Community. For us, we take our time finding the right people who believe in our vision of quality products. For us, this is not just a job – it's our passion! We take pride in our work and “own
our own stuff.”

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Adhering to safe working methods, good working practices and housekeeping.
• Unloading and loading of materials and supplies from trucks.
• The setup of fiber bales at the hopper systems for each production line.
• Packaging and labeling of finished goods.
• Changing propane tanks for forklift (as needed).
• Proper mixing of latex binder according to established recipes.
• Measuring the binder levels in storage and mix tanks.
• Receiving raw binder during shift.
• Developing and maintaining a clean and safe work environment according to established standard procedures.
• Ability to meet company policy for attendance and work schedule requirements.
• Other duties assigned.

Experience and Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Forklift certified preferred or ability to be certified
• Mathematical ability to convert measurements for liquids
• Ability to read, write and interpret and comprehend documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, schematics, technical documents and safety rules
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Routinely Lifting, pushing, and pulling 30 lbs and over
• Standing for long periods, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs routinely and lift up to to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to stand, to walk, to perceive distance and to distinguish color.
• Ability to routinely use hand tools for maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Work in an environment with moderate noise level, wet or high humidity conditions, excessive heat, extreme cold and vibration, exposure to airborne particles and moving parts.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

WPT has a veteran-first hiring initiative and encourages veterans to apply.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Attendance Bonus

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)