Lead, Material Handler 2

Kane Logistics; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Joliet seeks a qualified individual to operate powered industrial equipment in a distribution center. The role involves loading, unloading, and managing inventory, ensuring safety and compliance with company standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience in material handling.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of related experience and/or training.
• Must complete post-hire assessments.
• Ability to maintain equipment certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for loading, unloading, and moving products safely.
• Ensure shipments are accurate and perform quality checks.
• Maintain clean and orderly equipment and materials.

Skills

Material Handling

Safety Compliance

Housekeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Equipment

Job description

Description

Operates gasoline-, liquefied gas, or electric-powered industrial equipment equipped with
lifting devices, such as sit-down, stand-up, clamp or other elevating equipment to push, pull,
lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in distribution center or storage yard.

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial
equipment. Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. On a
daily basis, inspect assigned equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient
manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack
and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products
are loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or
containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality
variances.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security
are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count,
stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely.

Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service,
Transportation and Maintenance.
• Perform good housekeeping practices, clean as you go process.
• Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe
conditions that can’t be self-corrected to the leadership team.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance
when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

2nd shift

Pay: $21.50/hr + $1.00 shift differential = $22.50

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more years of related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete post-hire assessments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA, company, etc.).
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment (e.g.
protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with safety policies.