Placon Corporation

Warehouse Associate

Placon Corporation  •  $21/hr  •  Madison, WI (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Warehouse Associate

We're looking for a dependable Warehouse Associate who takes pride in safe, accurate material handling and thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. If you're skilled with reach truck/stand-up forklifts, confident navigating warehouse systems, and ready to play a key role in keeping production running smoothly, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Compensation

Starting hourly rate is $21.00 per hour. Team Members working the Night shift will qualify for an additional 6% shift differential.

Work Schedule

Rotational 12-hour shift | 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off

  • Day Shift: 6 AM – 6 PM
  • Night shift: 6 PM – 6 AM (preference given to night candidates)

Employees working this rotating schedule can earn up to an additional $2,882.88 annually compared to a traditional 8-hour shift schedule.

Why Placon – You'll Love It Here

  • A fast‑moving role where your accuracy and safety mindset truly matter
  • Opportunities to grow your skills and learn advanced warehouse systems
  • A supportive manufacturing environment with modern equipment
  • Competitive pay, great benefits, and a rotating schedule that supports work–life balance
  • Great benefits and work-life friendly rotating schedule

What You'll Do

  • Operate reach truck and stand‑up forklift and pallet jacks
  • Load/unload trailers and move materials safely
  • Pick, pack, stage, and put away inventory
  • Supply production with materials
  • Maintain clean, organized warehouse areas
  • Use basic WMS/RF scanning tools

What You Bring

  • 1+ year of verified reach truck (stand‑up forklift) experience
  • Proven record of safe equipment operation and adherence to SOPs
  • Strong attention to detail with accurate counting, labeling, and documentation
  • Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. occasionally and stand for 12‑hour shifts
  • Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
  • Familiarity with WMS systems, RF scanners, and basic computer/email skills
  • Team‑oriented mindset with solid communication and problem‑solving skills

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Placon Corporation

About Placon Corporation

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Placon, headquartered in Madison, WI, designs and manufactures unique thermoformed and injection molded plastic packaging products that are built with the end-user in mind. Founded in 1966, Placon operates with the same Midwestern values and engineering spirit that the company was built on.

Within the medical device, food and retail markets, Placon offers true custom-designed packaging and creative, off-the-shelf solutions with capabilities from design, prototyping, tool design and build, thermoforming, injection molding, pre-print, labeling and other decorating services.

Known as one of the top 20 thermoformers in the US according to Plastics News, Placon provides inspired packaging designs that are attractive, protective, functional and intuitive. Sustainably-minded, the company built a recycling and extrusion facility that takes discarded PET (#1 resin ID code) bottles and thermoforms and transforms them into new packaging.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Madison, WI
Year Founded
1966
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