What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operators position at Menzner Hardwoods?
A proud fifth-generation family business, Menzner Hardwoods is America’s leading manufacturer of hardwood mouldings, millwork, and lumber. We are dedicated to making high-quality hardwood products that help bring your vision for your space to life.
We’ve grown significantly from our humble beginnings as a sawmill fueled by logs harvested from logging camps in Northern Wisconsin. Today, nearly 500 team members work together to source and dry lumber, manufacture and finish mouldings, and deliver our products to customers around the country.
By combining our history and passion with a continuous pursuit of what’s next, we are uniquely positioned to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Our mission: build products, relationships, and communities that will last for generations. Come be a part of it!
Menzner Hardwoods Co. is currently hiring Forklift Operators and Backup Operators for 1st and 2nd shifts at our Marathon City location.
Qualifications: Operates forklift for moving material and supplying operations within the main mill areas.
- Review daily order cards to determine material requirements. Also receive direction and changes from Supervisor.
- Supplies material to production to meet daily production needs.
- Moves finished product to storage area.
- Inspects lift daily. Refers problems to maintenance department.
- Helps with general production as needed.
Must be 18 years old, physically capable of lifting / maneuvering up to 30 lbs. regularly, be capable of standing for 8 hours / shift, work well with coworkers in a team environment, have good work tenure in prior employment, be flexible in completing job duties as assigned.
First Shift Hours: 6:30am - 2:30 pm Monday - Friday. Second Shift Hours: 3:30pm -10:30pm Monday - Friday. Third Shift Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10:30pm - 6:30 am. Shifts include a paid break and paid lunch. Overtime hours are required as production needs arise, which typically involve working 9 hour shifts during the week, and a 6 hour shift on Saturdays.
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and flexible spending account (FSA) plan available 1st of the month following 60 days of employment. Affordable voluntary accident plan, critical illness plan, and 401k retirement plan with an employer match also available 1st of the month following 60 days of employment. Vacation accrual starts on your first day and is available to use after 30 days of employment, as well as attendance incentive days after six months. Up to 12 weeks paid Maternity Leave and 4 weeks Caregiver Leave available 1st of the month following 12 months of employment for full-time employees.
Other: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. Menzner Hardwoods Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Applications now being accepted here on really.com or stop by our Office located at - 901 2nd Street, Marathon WI 54448
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.27 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Marathon, WI 54448 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17