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Receiving Technician & Forklift Operator

Cardinal
Amery, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/29/2026

Job Description – Receiving on 3rd Shift

Department:

Receiving

Job title:

Receiving Technician & Forklift Operator

Classification:

Non-Exempt Hourly

Reports to:

Receiving Coordinator – Jon Huset

Department Manager – Michael Froehlich

Shift Manager – Max LeCaptain/Open

   x    Full-time       Other

 

Purpose of Position:   

The primary function of a Receiving Technician is to organize and supply material resources required for production. The job tasks of this position include, but are not limited to: unloading trucks, warehouse management, inventory tracking, and delivering materials with a PIV.

Essential Functions:

  • Verbally and electronically communicate with other team members on the line to coordinate resources. This includes but is not limited to email, radio, verbal and written communications.
  • Operate the forklift to deliver material.
  • When vinyl is delivered using the forklift, the operator may need to unpack boxes by cutting straps with a utility knife and using a hoist to bring the vinyl rolls into the vinyl room. The hoist moves freely so two hands are mandatory in maintaining control of the hoist and vinyl rolls.
  • Manage warehouse inventory.
  • Load and unload any other material arriving at the plant.

Equipment

  • Basic computer skills  to accomplish copying, scanning, and printing documents.
  • Sit Down Forklift
  • Standing Forklift (Doosen)
  • Rico (trained personnel only)
  • Cran (trained personnel only)

Additional Responsibilities

  • Assist in other areas as needed.
  • Accept more challenging assignments as experience and knowledge allow.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires regular, in-person attendance at the facility.
  • Able to work as part of a team including but not limited to members of management, team members throughout Cardinal and vendors.
  • Able to exercise good judgement in decision making, ideas, and all aspects relating to the AMLG team, Cardinal Glass Industries, and other company relationships.
  • Able to maintain a professional appearance and conduct, exhibiting a respectful and courteous demeanor at all times.
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs.  

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

  • Schedule knowledge/experience
  • Warehouse experience
  • Resources/material handling experience
  • Forklift operating experience
  • OSHA 10 Certification
  • Lean 101 Certification

Physical Elements:

  • Constant sitting and walking
  • Frequent bending and reaching
  • Frequent lifting, carrying and/or pushing objects weighing 50 pounds or more
  • Frequent kneeling and balancing
  • Occasional climbing and kneeling
  • Oral and written communication
  • Ability to see within normal parameters and hear within normal range

Occasionally - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

Frequently - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

Constantly - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Mental Performing Elements:

  • Ability to build relationships
  • Ability to analyze, interpret and calculate data
  • Problem solving
  • Communicating with various audiences
  • Creating written communication
  • Ability to read and comprehend
  • Ability to train others as required

Environmental Conditions:

This position exists in an indoor manufacturing facility. There is regular exposure to loud noises, fumes, odors, and dusts.   

This job description has been evaluated to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

Revised: 04/15/2026 by S.L.

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