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Material Handler - 1st Shift

Donaldson · Baldwin, WI · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

The posting mentions managing the assembly schedule and updating the flow board. How do you keep a board like that accurate during a busy shift?

What they are checking: Whether they keep visual tools current so others can trust them to make decisions.

How do you keep yourself and others safe when you are driving a forklift around people on foot?

What they are checking: Whether they practice horn use, speed control and eye contact, not just know the rules.

The hours are Monday through Thursday, 5 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon. How will that work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to an early ten-hour schedule without attendance problems.

Tell me about a time you helped a coworker in another area when your own work was caught up.

What they are checking: Whether they are a team player who supports the department process, as the posting describes.

What would you do

You are staging parts for the build schedule and realize one part is short. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they flag shortages early so assembly is not stopped waiting on missing material.

Two departments both need parts moved right now. How do you decide who goes first?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize based on what stops production and communicate instead of picking whoever asks loudest.

You are helping with receiving and the packing slip does not match what came off the truck. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they catch receiving errors at the dock before bad counts spread into inventory.

About the work

Tell me about your forklift experience. What kinds of loads and spaces have you worked with?

What they are checking: Whether they are already comfortable operating a forklift safely in a busy manufacturing building.

What is a cycle count, and what would you do if your count did not match the system?

What they are checking: Whether they understand inventory accuracy and will investigate a mismatch instead of just changing the number.

Why does correct tagging of parts matter so much in a plant like this?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that wrong tags lead to wrong parts in builds and lost inventory.

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The full job description

As published by Donaldson.

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. ​ The Material Handler at our Baldwin, WI location involves working collaboratively to support the machines department to prepare, gather, and move parts for Industrial air filtration systems in an innovative team orientated environment. This is a 1st shift onsite role, with hours Monday - Thursday 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Role Responsibilities: • Move materials within the department and to other departments. • Assist co-workers with the department process; stage parts inside and outside based on build schedule. • Forklift operation. • Cycle count parts as required. • Department inventory control and reconciliation of inventory records. • Manage assembly schedule and update flow board. • Control correct tagging and parts. • Remove cardboard and wood from plant, maintain clean and organized area. • Complies with all safety, DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures. • Uses all designated Personal Protective Equipment as required. • Support the receiving function as needed. While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned in order to fulfill Donaldson’s mission, vision and strategic plan objectives. Minimum Qualifications: • Combination of education and experience, generally acquired through the attainment of a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience reading prints and assembling products. • Read blueprints and understand written and verbal instructions. • Perform basic math and computer skills. • Acquire knowledge of production control practices. • Acquire knowledge of department processes and parts. • Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment. • Interact constructively and effectively with all plant employees. • Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal. • Reacts to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned. • Maintains a pattern of regular and predictable attendance. ​ Preferred Qualifications: • Previous experience operating a forklift • Previous experience with RF reader or other ERP systems Hourly Pay Range: $22.85 This position is overtime eligible as per state and federal regulations. This position is eligible for a gainsharing plan based on the achievement of specific goals. Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more. Immigration Sponsorship Not Available : • Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). • Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States. Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process. Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to talentacquisition@donaldson.com to verify that the communication is from Donaldson. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

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