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Material Handler - A Shift

Milwaukee Tool · West Bend, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed a safety hazard in a warehouse or plant. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about hazards around forklifts and pedestrians.

Tell me about a time you helped a coworker or covered a job you were not trained for.

What they are checking: Willingness to cross-train and back up others, which the posting asks for.

What would you do

A production line calls for material, but the system says it is in a location where you cannot find it. What do you do?

What they are checking: Problem solving and communication when the system and the floor do not match.

This shift starts at 5 a.m., Monday through Thursday. How will that schedule work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably show up for an early ten-hour shift.

Two lines need material at the same time and you are the only one on the truck. How do you decide who goes first?

What they are checking: Judgment about priorities and letting people know when they will have to wait.

What do you do if you make a mistake on an inventory transaction?

What they are checking: Honesty about errors so they get fixed before they affect production.

About the work

Tell me about your forklift experience. What types have you run and what does your daily checklist cover?

What they are checking: Real forklift experience and the habit of checking equipment before using it.

Have you used an RF scanner to move inventory in an ERP system? Walk me through a typical transaction.

What they are checking: Comfort with scanning and recording moves accurately, since bad transactions throw off inventory.

How do you load a pallet so it stays stable while you move it?

What they are checking: Practical knowledge of safe stacking and load handling.

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The full job description

As published by Milwaukee Tool.

Job Description: The Material Handler is responsible for inventory storage, replenishment to manufacturing, and movement. Additionally, the Material Handler locates raw material and completes inventory reporting transactions in the ERP System for Work-In-Process (WIP) and Finished Goods. This job description lists major areas of responsibility and additional job activities may be added at any time. A Shift: Monday to Thursday, 5:00am - 3:00pm Duties and Responsibilities • Transport incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas • Operate forklift, electrical hoist, or other power-driven equipment, to load or move materials • Supply production areas with inventory (raw material and WIP) • Load or unload material onto or from pallets, totes, trays, or shelves • Utilize RF Smart to locate inventory and complete inventory transactions in the ERP System • Safely operate a variety of material handling equipment. Complete daily checklist for forklift equipment used • Cross train and back up co-workers as required Education and Experience Requirements: • High School or GED diploma required • 1 year of previous experience • Ability to operate a forklift, electrical hoist, or other power driven equipment • Positive attitude and willingness to help as required • Requires excellent oral and written communication skills We provide these great perks and benefits: • Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans • Generous 401 (K) savings plan • Education assistance • On-site food and coffee service • And many more, check out our benefits site HERE Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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