Material Handler II backup Assistant Team Leader 1st Shift (Finance)

At Johnsonville, we use our business to build our people. If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. Wisconsin-based Johnsonville is the No. 1 national sausage brand enjoyed in 45 countries. Founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, our company is 3,000 members strong and remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned company! Johnsonville, LLC Material Handler II Backup Assistant Team Lead Pay Range: $26.00/hr - $27.20/hr + $.75/hr upon ATL result block completion, plus $2.00 shift premium Hours: 4:30am - 4:30pm, Friday-Sunday (Overtime as production demands) Responsibilities

• Develop a strong set of world class warehousing and leadership skills

• Use your skills and talents to help the shipping department strive for and meet our customers' needs and expectations
• Be proactive: lead and participate in daily meetings and project teams
• Share and discuss ideas and solutions with your teammates and coach
• Set goals and objectives; both personal and as a team member to acquire "superlative" performance in order to support The Johnsonville Way
• Work with your coach to grow not only yourself but your team
• Commit to unending personal and professional growth
• Ability to train on both 1st and 2nd shift until 4/6/4025.
  • Training will be during the weekdays (Monday-Friday)

Material Handler Essential Functions/Duties:

• Safely operate stand-up forklifts, both counterbalanced and reach trucks
• Safely operate pallet inverters and pallet wrappers
• Safely operate scissor lifts
• Distinguish non-acceptable and acceptable quality products
• Use SAP and handheld RF scanners to accurately transfer materials
• Pick and assemble outbound customer orders
• Receive inbound finished goods and supplies
• Identify proper storage and shipment temperatures for different products and supplies
• Move product and other materials into and out of pallet racking
• Build, prepare, and wrap pallets for shipment or storage
• Load and unload semi-trucks and trailers
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

Assistant Team Leader Essential Functions/Duties:

• Effectively lead and coach shipping members in safety, quality, and performance
• Promote a culture of teamwork and healthy conflict management and resolution
• Promote a culture of safety by encouraging awareness of safety issues, immediately addressing any safety issues, and fostering a good relationship with the safety team
• Encourage and guide team members in developing their talents
• Manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts between team members
• Practice excellent listening skills
• Read and understand production, deployment, transportation, and export schedules
• Complete daily safety, operational, environmental, and productivity paperwork
• Conduct and manage team meetings
• Assign positions and tasks based on workload and the capabilities of available members
• Manage scheduling for shipping members: approving or denying paid time off, reviewing and editing daily timecards, and determining weekend crewing needs
• Monitor the performance of shipping members and provide feedback and coaching
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives
• Maintain budgeted resources to maximize productivity with cost in mind
• Lead and actively participate in the interviewing and hiring process
• Lead and actively participate in the disciplinary process
• Manage multiple tasks and be flexible by adjusting priorities as needed
• Set and maintain high expectations for yourself and your fellow shipping team members
• Be a role model for all members

Experience:

• Experience working in a shipping/warehouse environment required
• Leadership or supervisory experience required
• Experience operating forklifts required
• Experience with Microsoft Office required
• Machine operator experience preferred
• Experience with working at height preferred
• Experience with fall protection equipment and practices preferred
• SAP or other inventory software experience preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to take ownership of own and other members' safety
• Must be willing to work in temperatures as low as -40°F
• Must be willing to climb vertical ladders and work at heights up to 75 feet above the ground
• Must be able to properly and safely use a harness and other fall protection equipment
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 40 lbs
• Strong interpersonal communication skills are required
• Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions
• Basic math and problem-solving skills are required

• Based on business necessity, must be proficient in English.

Other:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Date: February 17, 2025 Location: Countryside - Sheboygan Falls, WI Member Status: Full Time, Hourly Manufacturing Positions Available: 1 Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage;flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic and tuition reimbursement! About our Company Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself! How to Apply: Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Johnsonville, LLC performs pre-employment, post offer drug screens, physicals and background checks for all external manufacturing candidates. We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. . M/F/Vet/Disability Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses .