Material Handler II (2:30pm to 11:00pm) Central Warehouse
- Chicago, IL
- $20.00-23.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Unload, move and store a variety of materials, parts or products. Conduct Bin Maintenance as needed
- Unload incoming materials, check identification for quantities and part number, report shortages or damaged material, move to storage areas
- Move materials between cells, following routing, delivery tickets or orders
- Fill orders from storage areas and warehouse stock and deliver to designated cells
- Operate hand truck and powered lift trucks to move materials and stack loaded pallets
- Load outgoing trucks using hand truck or operating lift truck
- Accurately perform inventory transactions using the G&W business system
- Perform cycle counts as requested
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
- Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of material handler tasks as needed
- Inspect all work prior to passing it on to the next operation
- Document actions by completing production and quality forms as needed
- Must be able to move, unload, and put-away a variety of materials with a PIT (Power Industrial Truck). Will be responsible for unloading trailers, picking from a rack and bin system, and put-away from a rack and bin system.
- Must be able to safety use pallet jacks, forklifts, stackers and other manual and powered moving equipment
- Must be able to read and interpret Bills of Material
- Must have intermediate level computer skills
- Has the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others to support the manufacturing processes
- Must be able to provide proof of previous forklift certification. Must be able to demonstrate core competence, operation, and safe working knowledge of a sit-down and a stand-up PIT (Power Industrial Truck).
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Holds a High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development required
- Has 1-3 years experience working in a manufacturing environment ideally
- Has previous warehouse or manufacturing experience ideally
- Must be able to operate powered lift equipment such as forklifts and stackers and pass written and practical evaluations
- Has 3-5 years PIT (Power Industrial Truck) or Forklift
- Work is classified as Medium - Heavy Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles
- Frequencies - Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%)
- Lifting Demands:
- Lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis floor to waist with assistance
- Lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis floor to waist
- Carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis up to 25 feet
- Push/Pull up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis
- Push/Pull more than 40 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance
- Postural Demands:
- Standing - continuous
- Walking - continuous
- Bending/stooping - frequent
- Squatting/kneeling - frequent
- Lifting - frequent
- Miscellaneous Demands:
- Griping, manipulation, fingering -continuous
- Variable hand/power tool use - frequent
- Two-person tasks using assistive devices for lifting, pulling and pushing including engine stands hand trucks, pallet jacks, and hoists
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Health club membership program and reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401 (k)
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Vacation
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility