Material Handler

II TAPCO

Inc. 20 To 26 (USD) Hourly dental insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) 5100 West Brown Deer Road (Show on map) Sep 28, 2026 Pay is based on experience, and there is a shift differential in the base rate when working 2nd Shift!

Role Overview:

This is not a dedicated Forklift Operator position. Throughout the day you will be on and off equipment and actively moving throughout the building on your feet.

Schedule Options:

1st

Shift:

Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM OR 2nd

Shift:

Monday-Thursday, 1:00 PM-11:30

PM Schedule Target Date:

October 5th, 2026: 2nd

Shift:

Monday-Thursday, 1:00 PM-10:30PM Friday 1:00 PM-5:00PM What TAPCO has to offer you: 10 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation given right away

Personal Time after 90 days

Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period

401K Plan with Generous Employer Match and fully vested from day one

Company-Funded Short-Term Disability

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Company Events

Monthly Department Lunches

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Fun or Safety Committee TAPCO Support:

We don't require forklift certification. Our team will train you on stand-up forklifts, sit down forklift's, joey's and more.

TAPCO Growth:

The Material Handler position encompasses multiple aspects of warehousing, and here at TAPCO we will train you in multiple areas such as picking, packing, small pack processing, receiving, and freight. What you will accomplish as a Material Handler at

TAPCO:

The DC Material Handler position is responsible for accurately and safely receiving, storing, packaging, and shipping all product entering and leaving TAPCO. This role requires flexibility to adapt quickly to change and a desire for growth. This position plays a key role in TAPCO's prime metrics that feed directly into the companywide gainsharing program. Material Handler I will have a broad knowledge of DC tasks, performing some at high level. Cross trained with the ability to switch roles when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate needed warehouse equipment as assigned.

Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records

Uses computer or handheld to utilize WMS system to look up, verify data, process sales orders or purchase orders related to incoming and outgoing orders

Follows all building safety procedures and PPE

Retrieves product from warehouse locations and assembles customer orders

Assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers and inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding

Affixes shipping labels on packages or stencils identifying shipping information on cartons

Attaches identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers

Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, follows established procedures to reject damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper and supervisor to rectify damages and shortages

Stocks items into proper locations

Load/unload trucks for shipments

Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications

Perform other duties as assigned

Training Matrix task score of 125-247

Knowledge/Skill/Ability:

Must be able to read, write, and interpret English instructions

Operate forklift and other powered equipment

Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, suppliers, and customers

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables

Ability to interpret verbal and written instructions

Able to lift up to 70 lbs

Able to remain calm in stressful situations

Effective verbal communication skills

Computer skills - Basic knowledge and ability to look up and enter data

Able to learn and accept feedback

Able to work cooperatively in a team-based environment and independently

Able to use a variety of hand tools

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced warehouse environment

Required Experience:

2 + years' experience in a related role or in a distribution center environment

High school diploma or equivalent

2 - 3 years forklift experience loading / unloading trucks

Experience using an

Inventory Control System About Us:

At TAPCO, our mission is to enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. We are driven to save lives! Are you looking for a career where you can earn a great wage based on experience and performance, your contributions are recognized, and you will have growth potential? Then choose TAPCO! As an EEO Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status or other acceptable taglines in all printed employment advertisements. If any assistance is needed with the application process, please contact

TAPCO HR

at 800-236-4462