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# Receiving Specialist at Maxcess International

- **Company:** Maxcess International
- **Location:** Appleton, WI
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/maxcessinternational/jobs/5413078008

## Job description

Receiving Specialist - 1st Shift $23/Hour

- Reading and interpreting production schedules, job router cards, blueprints, non-conformance reports, and any other materials that summarize requirements for the building process.
- Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and various materials handling equipment.
- Inspect incoming goods before accepted; open boxes during unloading and assure no damage exists.
- Inspect and report box condition. Inspect saddles and box for repairs required to safely transport materials. If roll damage is found the receiving specialist will have the truck driver sign off and pictures taken for a claim to filled.
- Record on incoming paperwork, the box condition and if repairs are required. Notify customer service if box is in need of repair.
- Receive and check-in all stock orders delivered on site by various suppliers and trucking firms, signing and verifying receipt of all incoming supplies.
- Properly mark and tag all supplies received and match up paperwork to the proper Purchase Order.
- Notify the proper department(s) of goods received in-house and/or delivery f the goods to the person who did the ordering.
- Disassemble housings and remove bearings for incoming rolls. Organize parts on skids with tags identifying customer order number.
- Assist where-ever needed in the blasting booth, roll prepping, roll taping, making bonding agents, locating and identifying rolls, etc.
- Conduct periodic inventory checks.
- Maintain a clean work environment, floors swept, supplies properly stored, equipment cleaned and well maintained.

Qualifications:

- Language Skills
- Read, write, and understand English.
- Read mechanical blueprints and interpret technical documents.
- Write legible documentation conforming to prescribed style and format.
- Communicates effectively.
- Mathematical Skills
- Utilize all inspection and measurement equipment per procedure and instruction, including Durometer gauges, Micrometers, Vernier diameter tapes, Dial indicators, Profilometers, temperature-indicating devices, and others as needed.
- Understands/applies basic math, including accurate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Other Skills
- Learn and utilize safe operating procedures.
- Strong reasoning ability.

#IND

Maxcess is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

## About Maxcess International

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Maxcess International provides custom, end-to-end web handling solutions (guiding, tension control, winding, slitting, and die cutting) for industrial converting lines across packaging, paper, nonwovens, metals, and other specialty markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Berwind Corporation)
- **Headquarters**: Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
- **Founded**: 1939 (as Fife; Maxcess brand established in 1998)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Automation Machinery Manufacturing (web handling equipment and services)
- **Target customers**: B2B – industrial manufacturers in packaging, tag & label, paper, nonwovens, metals, tire & rubber, battery, and specialty converting
- **Mission / Purpose**: “We provide solutions that help you work better, faster and smarter” – optimizing peak output performance through integrated, customized web handling solutions.

## Products & Services
- **Web Guiding Solutions** (Fife brand): Sensors, actuators, and controllers for precise web alignment.
- **Tension Controls** (MAGPOWR brand): Brakes, clutches, and tension controllers for consistent web tension.
- **Winding Systems** (Tidland brand): Shafts, chucks, and winding accessories for roll handling.
- **Slitting Systems** (Tidland, RotoMetrics): Shear, score, and razor slitting solutions.
- **Rotary Dies** (RotoMetrics, ICD): Precision rotary die cutting tools for label and flexible packaging.
- **Precision Rolls** (Webex, Valley Roller, Componex): Custom engineered rolls for various converting applications.
- **Industry 4.0 / Automation**: Integrated sensors and control systems to reduce manual intervention and improve sustainability.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue of **$750M** (LinkedIn data)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Owned by **Berwind Corporation** (private holding company). Previously acquired by **Bertram Capital** in 2014. Recent acquisitions include **International Cutting Die (ICD)** (2024) and **Componex** (2018).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount growth of **+6.2% YoY** (~260 employees)
  - Global operations across 14 countries (manufacturing & sales in North America, Europe, India, China, Australia)
  - Active R&D investment in Industry 4.0 and sustainable automation
  - 35 open job postings (as of mid-2026)

## Competitive Advantages
- **End-to-end solutions**: Only partner offering a complete, integrated line from unwind to rewind across multiple brands.
- **Deep application expertise**: Decades of combined experience (over 400 years) in web handling mechanics and process optimization.
- **Global service network**: Manufacturing and support in 14 countries ensures local responsiveness.
- **Proven reliability**: Long-standing brands (Fife, Tidland, MAGPOWR, RotoMetrics) trusted by major industrial customers.

## Strategic Focus
- **Industry 4.0**: Developing safer, automated systems that reduce dependency on skilled manual labor and minimize human error.
- **Sustainability**: Helping customers run more sustainably through efficient web handling and reduced waste.
- **Expansion**: Continued geographic growth and strategic acquisitions to broaden product portfolio (e.g., ICD acquisition in 2024).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values diversity, equity, and inclusion; described as a “growing and diverse global team” with a thirst for continuous learning.
- **Work environment**: Fast-paced, global operations; roles span engineering, supply chain, sales, customer service, and skilled trades.
- **Remote / hybrid**: Not explicitly stated; many roles are likely on-site at manufacturing locations (e.g., Camas, WA; Oklahoma City, OK; Neenah, WI; Eureka, MO; Greenville, WI; Kelkheim, Germany).
- **Growth opportunities**: 19 active job postings with a +35.7% increase in openings year-over-year; internships available.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong emphasis on R&D, product development, and process innovation (Global Director of R&D role, Mechanical Design and Process Engineers).

## Sources
1. [maxcessintl.com](https://www.maxcessintl.com/)
2. [maxcessintl.com/about-us](https://www.maxcessintl.com/about-us/)
3. [maxcessintl.com/careers](https://www.maxcessintl.com/careers/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/maxcessinternational](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/maxcessinternational)
5. [linkedin.com/company/maxcessintl](https://www.linkedin.com/company/maxcessintl)

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