Shipper/Receiver

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

Position Specifics

Location: 3700 W Milwaukee Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53208
Shift: Night Shift (6PM – 6AM)
Schedule: 3-2-2-3 (3 days on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off – 3-day weekend every other week!)

Starting Pay: $21.25 – $25.00/hr (with several increase opportunities within your first two years)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Weekly Pay: Every Thursday

• Bonus Program: Quarterly gainsharing eligibility from day one

• Family-Owned Stability: Join a 4th generation, family-owned company

• Retirement Support: 401(k) with match and profit sharing

• Top-Notch Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, assemble, verify, and pack outgoing orders

• Load trucks and complete all required shipping paperwork

• Receive incoming materials and verify them against purchase orders

• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper material storage

• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials

• Follow stock rotation procedures and maintain organized warehouse spaces

• Accurately enter data and transactions in the system

• Follow all Environmental, Quality, and Safety procedures

• Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Must Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Forklift experience

• Ability to self-direct and manage workload

• Strong communication and basic computer skills

• Ability to follow instructions and solve basic problems

• Basic math, reading, and shop math understanding

• Ability to work flexible hours (including holidays and weekends)

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without accommodation

Nice to Haves

• 1 year of shipping/receiving or warehouse experience

• Experience using barcode scanning systems

• Familiarity with online freight scheduling systems

• Ability to properly load and secure shipments for transit

• Previous machine operation or material handling experience

Physical Requirements

• Constant: Standing and lifting up to 20 lbs

• Frequent: Walking, balancing, pushing/pulling, reaching, lifting up to 35 lbs

• Occasional: Work below waist level, fine motor tasks, forceful motion

• Minimal: Climbing, foot use, carrying and lifting up to 50 lbs

• Ability to meet all physical demands as outlined in the Job Analysis Database

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).