About UPF

United Plastic Fabricating (UPF) and Tideman Marine build custom polyethylene and polypropylene water tanks for the fire industry, along with products for the industrial, transportation, marine, and defense markets. We’re growing, and every tank we build starts with the right material in the right place.

Position Summary

The Material Handler keeps our Neenah production lines supplied with the right material at the right time. You’ll stage material for CNC and production jobs, receive and put away incoming shipments, keep inventory accurate in our ERP system, and move material safely around the plant. You’ll work closely with Production, Purchasing, and Shipping, with daily direction from the Material Handling Lead. It’s a role with real variety, and a path to Material Handling Lead for people who master it.

Primary Responsibilities

• Pull and stage material for CNC and production jobs to each job’s Bill of Materials, accurately and on time.
• Record every pull and inventory movement accurately in our ERP system.
• Receive shipments: check them against purchase orders, photograph and note any damage on freight paperwork, and report discrepancies.
• Complete receiving entries daily and restock primary and backup inventory locations.
• Keep production inventory at target stock levels and submit replenishment requests to Purchasing.
• Support inventory projections, cycle counts, and audits with Purchasing.
• Move scrap and excess material to designated areas and keep storage organized and labeled.
• Operate forklifts safely, and load and secure flatbed loads for local deliveries when needed.
• Support shipping and other material areas during busy periods and absences.
• Follow safety rules, wear required PPE, and raise shortages or problems right away.

Our Values in This Role

We hire and lead by our PDCA values: Purpose, Doers, Curiosity, and Adaptable. Here, that means knowing production depends on your material, getting every count right, and pitching in wherever the area needs you.

Required Qualifications

• Forklift   operating experience.
• Comfortable   using computers and inventory or ERP systems.
• Organized   and detail-oriented.
• Works well   on a team and completes individual tasks on time.

Preferred   Qualifications

• Flatbed   loading, securement, and local delivery experience.
• Warehouse,   receiving, or inventory experience.
•  Acumatica   experience.
• Ability to   read Bills of Materials (training provided).
• High school   diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

These physical demands represent the requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work in the warehouse, on the production floor, and outdoors when loading; required PPE is provided and must be worn.
• Walk, stand, and bend throughout the shift; lift and move material up to 50 lbs; operate forklifts.

What We Offer

4-day work week (Monday–Thursday), paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, student loan assistance, profit sharing, and an employee referral bonus.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

United Plastic Fabricating is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. This employer participates in E-Verify.