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1st Shift Material Handler - Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Fortress Nutrition, LLC
$21.00 / hr
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, New Berlin
16595 West Stratton Drive (Show on map)
Mar 19, 2026
Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 1st Shift Material Handler.

The right candidate will have previous experience in Material Handling in the Food & Beverage Manufacturing industry, previous experience with Stand-Up Forklift Equipment and Cherry Picker experience and stable work history with previous employers.


Standard Schedule:

1st Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary: Working as part of the Warehouse team under supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Material Handler will maintain production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies, and staging finished products. This position will prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product for our facility.


What You'll Do:

  • Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory.
  • Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.
  • Maintain in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
  • Efficiently stack and safely stores products in their designated area.
  • Document material and supply disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.
  • Receive credit-return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity, placing materials in stock.
  • Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
  • Document product shipments by recording units shipped.
  • Maintain material handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections and making operator repairs.
  • Comply with OSHA standards; Learn and adhere to FDA and GMP standards.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.


What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience in a material handling role, preferably in food/beverage manufacturing or a regulated industry
  • Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English
  • Ability to work overtime and/or weekends in order to complete orders according to business needs
  • Reliability, punctuality, strong sense of urgency and safety record


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience driving Raymond Stand Up Pacers and Stand-Up Reach Trucks is strongly desired
  • Previous experience with understanding of food safety/quality programs such as GMPs, Food Safety, etc.



Physical Requirements:

  • Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery; bend at the waist; climb or balance
  • Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift



Why Fortress Nutrition - Check out our Benefits & Perks!!

1st Shift Material Handler Pay: $21.00 per hour

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Double Time Pay For 50+ Hours Per Week!
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
  • Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance & Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(K) Plan with Company Match & Aggressive ROI
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus - Uncapped!
  • ...and more!


To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to careers@fortressllc.com.

Please note, resumes that are not up to date will not be accepted or receive correspondence back.


Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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