2nd Shift Material Handler: Hands-On Inventory & Logistics

G&W Electric Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

G&W Electric Co. in Chicago is seeking a Material Handler I to support production and logistics on the second shift. You will unload, move, and store materials, perform inventory transactions, and assist with Kanban and cycle counts to maintain production flow.

The role emphasizes safe operation of pallet jacks, accurate material identification, and teamwork to meet daily production goals. Prior warehouse or manufacturing exposure is preferred, with a High School diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks and manual moving equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Prior warehouse/manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload, move and store a variety of materials, parts, or products; conduct bin maintenance as needed.
• Unload incoming materials, check identifications, report shortages or damaged material, move to storage areas.
• Move materials between cells following routing, tickets or orders.
• Fill orders from storage areas and warehouse stock and deliver to designated cells.
• Operate hand truck to move materials and stack pallets.
• Release and maintain the status of Kanbans and report on late orders.
• Accurately perform inventory transactions in the G&W business system.
• Perform cycle counts as requested.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment; conserve resources.
• Contribute to team by training others in material handler tasks.
• Inspect all work prior to passing to next operation.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Computer skills

Read Bills of Materials

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

G&W Electric Co. in Chicago is seeking a Material Handler I to support production and logistics on the second shift. You will unload, move, and store materials, perform inventory transactions, and assist with Kanban and cycle counts to maintain production flow.

The role emphasizes safe operation of pallet jacks, accurate material identification, and teamwork to meet daily production goals. Prior warehouse or manufacturing exposure is preferred, with a High School diploma or GED required.