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Material Handler (1st or 2nd Shift)
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Wisconsin, Lake Mills | |
 Dec 10, 2025 | |
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Position Title: Material Handler
Wage: $19-$21/hour Shift: 1st, 2nd Hours: 5:30am-1:30pm (or until job is done), 2pm-10:30pm (or until job is done) QPS Employment Group is hiring a Material Handler for a company in Lake Mills, WI. This is an associate to hire opportunity. Material Handler Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Receive materials from co-manufacturers and the production plant, ensuring all inbound shipments have accurate counts, correct labeling, and high-quality material/pallet condition - Conduct mandatory inspections of incoming product and trailers, including documenting required refrigeration unit temperatures of inbound materials - Operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs) and other common material handling devices safely within a refrigerated environment (30-40F, occasionally 0F) - Fill customer orders by utilizing onboard computers or pick sheets, transferring cases of product efficiently from storage pallets to outbound shipping pallets - Stage and transfer material and product throughout the warehouse as necessary to support operational flow - Review pick/loading sheets to accurately estimate required space on the pallet or truck for consistent, safe, and product-integrity-guaranteeing loads - Securely Load finished product onto outbound trucks in the proper sequence, strictly following all "special instructions" (e.g., slipsheets, pallet type, load locks, reefer verification) - Verify the operation of the reefer unit and place/remove jack stands as necessary for trailer safety - Adhere to all safe work practices, company GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), and maintain strict sanitary conditions - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times - Report immediately to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety - Utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hats and steel-toed safety shoes Material Handler Requirements: - High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent - Prior experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics setting is preferred - PIT Certified: Must successfully pass a forklift driving test and safely operate a variety of forklifts and pallet jacks - Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision - Must work well in a team setting, maintain a customer-service orientation, and be highly safety-conscious - Ability to read simple instructions, print, and speak simple sentences - Basic ability to add, subtract, and perform simple multiplication for accurate inventory management - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form - Must be able to work in constant temperatures of 30-40 degrees Fahrenheit and occasional temperatures of zero degrees Fahrenheit - Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds - Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds - Occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds repeatedly - Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds (team lift or mechanical assist required) - Regularly use hands for handling objects, tools, or controls; frequently required to stand, walk, reach, and twist - Occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Must be willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as requested by the Warehouse Manager 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. 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 - Over 40 years of staffing experience Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. jeffersonpcs@qpsemployment.com IND103 | |