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Loader / Unloader - Material Handler

Apogee Architectural Metals
Wausau, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
Apogee Architectural Metals

aterial Handler I – Inventory & Shipping (Multiple Shifts Available)

Job Overview

Join our team and play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly. As a Material Handler I, you will help manage inventory and ensure products are accurately received, picked, packed, and shipped to customers.

This is a fast-paced, team-oriented role where attention to detail and reliability make a meaningful impact every day.

Pay

Starting at $19.50/hour plus $2.00 shift differentials and overtime opportunities

Shift Options

  • 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
  • A/B Days (2-2-3): 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • A/B Nights (2-2-3): 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive, pick, pack, and ship materials accurately
  • Manage inventory, including cycle counts and stock rotation
  • Utilize a Warehouse Management System (WMS) for tracking and reporting
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in orders or inventory
  • Read and follow work instructions, blueprints, and SOPs
  • Perform basic computer and data entry tasks
  • Safely operate material handling equipment (pallet jacks, hand trucks)
  • Maintain organized and efficient inventory storage
  • Support all Material Handler I responsibilities through cross-training

Required Skills And Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred
  • Ability to operate basic material handling equipment
  • Ability to use and read measuring devices (tape measures)
  • Ability to use hand tools (hammer, wrench, level, etc.)
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Ability to follow Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Basic computer proficiency (data entry)

Performance Expectations

  • Comprehend and follow instructions
  • Complete assigned tasks efficiently
  • Maintain appropriate work pace
  • Ensure accuracy in completed work
  • Support a continuous improvement culture

Work Environment

  • Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, temperature changes, and dust
  • Work near machinery with moving parts while following strict safety protocols
  • Shift-based schedules with potential overtime, including weekends
  • Team-oriented setting focused on safety and collaboration

Why Join Us

  • Competitive starting pay with shift opportunities
  • Stable, full-time employment
  • Active, hands-on role
  • Opportunity to learn and grow within operations

Our Benefits

We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.

  • Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
  • Incentive Plans
  • 401(k) with employer contribution and match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Program
  • Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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