Material Coordinator

Job Overview

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is seeking a Material Coordinator to join our dedicated Truck Scale Material Handling Department. Members of this department work as a team using forklifts, overhead cranes and other heavy equipment to ensure materials and scales are loaded and unloaded from trucks and flatbed tractor trailers. This candidate will assist with some scale assembly and packing crates for customer orders. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with computers, have forklift, crane and/or other heavy equipment experience, familiarity with chainsaws, power tools and nail guns, an awareness and respect for safety measures and excellent attention to detail. *This position may be eligible for our new $100/week incentive based on performance and hours worked! Apply to learn more.

Duties & Responsibilities 

Some of your duties may include: 

• Use of forklifts, cranes, heavy lifting equipment to load and unload trucks and trailers
• Use of power and hand tools for some assembly and packaging for customer orders
• Reading and understanding truck delivery schedules
• Ability to safely direct truck drivers in and out of loading areas
• Effectively read manufacturing documents like blueprints and routings 
• Perform computer processes to ensure inventory is tracked and recorded correctly
• Keep an organized, clean and safe work area in a fast-paced environment 

You’ll also need to be able to:

• Continuously stand and frequently push, pull, and reach during shifts 
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds 
• Regularly climb, bend, stoop, crouch and twist while loading trucks and moving materials
• Regularly operate a forklift or other lift equipment to retrieve and move items 

What it’s like in the Material Handling Department at Rice Lake Weighing Systems 

• Safety: Your safety is important to us, so we provide personal protective equipment.
• Surroundings: You’ll be working in a manufacturing facility around moving machines like forklifts, overhead cranes and other machines.
• Activity: Some activities may require standing in one place for a long period of time. 
• Temperature: The temperatures in manufacturing and in the yard will vary depending on the season. 
• Noise level: It’s pretty noisy in manufacturing. We provide hearing protection for you. 
• Dress code: Relaxed, with a few rules to follow for safety. Comfortable, composite or steel-toe shoes are required. RLWS reimburses 50% for safety shoes once per year. 

Why You’ll Love this Job

• Stay busy. You and your team are engaged the entire shift. 
• Early bird gets the worm. This position will work Monday – Friday with the core hours of 7:00 am – 3:30 pm with overtime as needed.
• Career advancement. RLWS offers a variety of training and development programs, Material Handling can be a great starting point to learn more about our company and products. See where your journey can take you. 
• New skills. Ongoing learning and growth through continuous improvement.
• Team environment. Work independently and as part of a team that all support each other.

Why You’ll Love Rice Lake Weighing Systems 

Many of our jobs come with great benefits – including a private near-site clinic, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement – all in a safe and inclusive work environment. Some offerings are dependent upon the status or location of the role and can include the following: 

• Competitive wage paid weekly, with overtime pay for more than 40 hours per week
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• No-cost clinic for plan members 
• 401(k) savings plan with Profit Sharing and match
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 
• Paid Time Off 
• Holiday pay opportunities 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• On-the-job training and skills development 
• Stability – no layoffs in over 75 years 

Requirements

• Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent along with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines. 

If you need assistance with your application, please call (800) 472-6703.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorites, Females, Protected Veteran, and Individual with Disabilities. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.