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Material Handler - 3rd shift

2/5/2026

The Material Handler will be responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials within the production area using various equipment, including hand tools and forklifts. Key duties also involve maintaining accurate inventory by identifying, labeling, placing materials in stock, and recording inventory counts for the Operations Manager.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
At Burke®, play moves us each and every day to bring the best in play, playgrounds, recreation and outdoor fitness equipment to communities around the world. As we celebrate over 100 years in the playground industry, our focus is clear – using our research to design the most innovative environments that bring everyone together and help them grow, develop, socialize and foster thriving communities. Creating environments for children and communities to move and develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively is a privilege for us now and into the future. Our spaces aren’t just for physical movement; they ignite cognitive, social, emotional and imaginative skill development in people of all abilities. The fusion of traditional and active-based play serves to create an environment where everyone can play and grow together. It fosters opportunities for intergenerational engagement and helps everyone find the best of themselves through play. It’s time to Join Our Movement® and see how play can move your community.
About the Role

Description


Join Our Movement!

We’re a growing company that designs and manufactures playground equipment for communities all around the world! Be part of something bigger with Burke by Joining Our Movement! We’re looking for a full-time Material Handler to work at our Fond du Lac, WI headquarters and be part of our great team! We have full time positions available on third shift with overtime.


What Moves You?

We’re not going to lie; this is an amazing opportunity. It requires hard work, a lot of innovation and enthusiasm and, of course, an abundance of Purple Passion (def. a love of play, bringing play to communities and specific love of Burke and those you work with)!


The Role – What You’ll Do!

  • Loading, unloading and moving materials in and around the production area by hand, with a forklift, mobile carts, and lifting equipment
  • Maintaining inventory by identifying, labeling and placing materials and supplies in stock accurately and recording location of inventory
  • Counting and recording number of units of materials moved or handled
  • Accurately count warehouse inventory and provide counts to Operations Manager as needed


Physical Requirements

This position keeps you moving and involves physical labor. While performing the duties of this job, you will be regularly required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel and be able to reach with your hands and arms. On a regular basis, we will need you to be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.


Qualifications That Move Us!

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong attention to detail and team player with good verbal communication skills
  • Able to operate forklift and pallet jacks
  • Basic to Intermediate Math Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and group situations with managers, customers and team members

Teamwork

We have an awesome team at Burke and the right individual for this role will fit well within our culture of teamwork, straightforward and open communication. Oh, and you need to have a passion for people and play!


Benefits:


Health:

Comprehensive medical including optional dental and vision insurance and health savings or flexible spending accounts

401(k) with match

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance


Work-Life Balance:

Flexible schedule

Paid time off


Employee Appreciation:

Summer food truck parties every week

New fitness center

Gifts

Referral program


Burke is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills
Material HandlingForklift OperationInventory ManagementLabelingStockingCountingPhysical LaborAttention To DetailTeamworkVerbal CommunicationPallet Jack OperationMath SkillsReading BlueprintsProcedure Manual Interpretation
Categories
ManufacturingLogisticsTrades
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending Account401k With MatchEmployee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceFlexible SchedulePaid Time OffEmployee Appreciation EventsReferral Program
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