• Job Description

  Req#: MATER001668

  ABOUT FAIRCHILD EQUIPMENT

  Fairchild Equipment was founded in 1985 as Yale Materials Handling. Under the leadership of Gary Fairchild, we gradually diversified our manufacturers to add trusted brands, expanded our services areas to better serve Wisconsin, Minnesota, Northern Illinois, North Dakota, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We’ve grown from only a eight-person operation to over 325 employees. Now under the leadership of Gary Fairchild’s son, Chad Fairchild, Fairchild is all about possibilities for additional growth and expansion, while maintaining our operations as Family Owned.

  COMPANY CULTURE

  We know that in order for us to provide a dynamic and comprehensive customer experience, we need to have a team dedicated to industry experience, knowledge and customer service. We know our employees embrace our values and are driven to exceed expectations and we welcome the individual who shares those values. Come join our Fairchild Team!

  Family Values – Healthy work/life balance promoting a winning and pleasant work environment. Follow the Golden Rule.

  Safety Always – We are committed to safety at all times and in all places.

  Customers for Life – Excellence in customer service. If we don’t deliver, let us know, and we WILL fix it!

  Employer of Choice – Happy and productive employees who outwork the competition.

  Active in our Communities – Outstanding citizens in the market we serve.

  ABOUT THE POSITION

  Fairchild Equipment, Inc. is seeking a stable, hard-working, dependable and motivated Material Handling/Cartage Coordinator for our Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin branch. This dynamic, dual-role position will be responsible for both physical material handling (30%) and coordinating cartage and logistics operations (70%). This ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong organizational skills and a focus on customer service and operational efficiency. Fairchild Equipment prides itself on its Core Values and promoting its employees’ growth within the company and welcomes the individual who shares those values.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MATERIAL HANDLER:

  • Load and unload incoming and outgoing materials, products, and freight using appropriate handling equipment.
  • Verify the accuracy of shipments against bills of lading, delivery documents, and outbound load requirements.
  • Transport materials between loading docks, delivery vehicles, storage areas, and designated workstations.
  • Accurately identify, label, and record material locations within the warehouse to support effective inventory management.
  • Prepare outgoing shipments by locating products, packing items securely, and loading them according to established schedules.
  • Ensure full compliance with warehouse safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Maintain accuracy across all inventory records within the department’s scope of responsibility.
  • Use safe lifting techniques and proper ergonomics when handling heavy or bulky items.
  • Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and other warehouse machinery safely and efficiently.
  • Load products onto designated trailers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness based on shipping schedules.
  • Maintain precise and up-to-date documentation, including bills of lading and shipping logs.
  • Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to receiving, staging, loading, and shipping processes.
  • Sort, label, and organize freight for efficient handling and easy retrieval.
  • Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance of equipment to ensure operational readiness and safety.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CARTAGE COORDINATOR

  • Manage the timely and accurate movement of freight in accordance with customer and operational requirements.
  • Create, review, and verify bills of lading to ensure documentation accuracy and compliance.
  • Track, trace, and monitor all incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure on-time pickups and deliveries.
  • Maintain proactive communication with internal departments and external customers to coordinate logistics and address service needs.
  • Ensure prompt execution of all scheduled pickups and deliveries across all product lines.
  • Monitor workflow using internal dashboards and tools to prioritize tasks and maintain efficiency.
  • Investigate shipment delays, identify root causes, apply appropriate exception codes, and report findings.
  • Perform accurate and timely data entry to ensure integrity of shipment and tracking information.
  • Foster and maintain strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with product teams to meet service deadlines and accommodate any special handling or delivery requirements.
  • Receive training to support and serve as a backup for the Rental Coordination team as needed, under the direction of the Rental Manager.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and a proactive attitude by willingly accepting new roles and responsibilities as assigned by the direct manager or management team.

  REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently with little guidance.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to organize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
  • Basic to moderate computer skills.
  • Adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work overtime and have flexibility to accommodate the needs of the position.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
  • Certification to operate lift truck preferred.
  • Experience working in a warehouse setting or in logistics preferred.

  EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Pay: $18-$20 an hour.
  • Full benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
  • Ability to have a flexible work schedule.
  • Possible remote work options.
  • Casual office dress code.
  • Generous Paid Time Off.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan and Employer Match.
  • Wellness Program that offers the opportunity to earn a medical insurance discount.
  • Company Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly moving objects.
  • Frequent physical activity of the position:
  • Stooping- bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
  • Kneeling- bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
  • Crouching- bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
  • Reaching- extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Standing- remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
  • Walking- moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
  • Pushing- using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
  • Pulling- using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  • Lifting- raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally form position-to-position.
  • Grasping- applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
  • Talking- Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Hearing- Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

  Occasional physical activity of the position:

  • Climbing- ascending or descending.
  • Balancing- maintaining body equilibrium.
  • Fingering- perceiving attributes of objects by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

  The visual acuity requirements:

  • The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or equipment.
  • The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as visual inspection involving small defects and/pr small parts.

  The conditions the worker will be submitted to in this position:

  • The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin; fumes, orders, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
  • The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
  • The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
  • The worker is occasionally required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
  • The worker may be subject to oils: there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

  To take that next step in your career, and have an opportunity for additional growth, you will want to join our dynamic team. Fairchild Equipment, Inc. is recognized as the fastest growing company of its kind in the Midwest! Fairchild Equipment, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply now!

  Qualifications

  Education

  Required

  High School

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Fairchild Equipment is your full-service material handling equipment dealership in WI & MN, carrying new, used, rental equipment, & more.

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