Material Handler - Forklift Driver

Appleton Electric, an Emerson owned metal casting foundry located in South Milwaukee, WI, is currently seeking a Material Handler-Forklift Driver to join our 1st shift.  In this role you will move materials between departments after castings are made.  The rate of pay is $22.49/hour.  Great opportunities for growth!

Some of the benefits for this position include overtime on hours worked over 8 hours in a day, prorated two weeks' vacation and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Conduct all job duties with Safety as a priority and in compliance with Safety Rules
• Comply with and maintain areas to 5S standards
• Move totes of castings, sand cores and scrap to the proper locations
• Empty sand hoppers
• Perform pre-check forklift inspections
• Observe all company rules and regulations

Our Culture & Commitment to You

• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.  Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.  Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
• At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives.  We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that encourage innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.
• The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.
• Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership.  We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.