Manufacturing Material Handler - 1st Shift (Standup Forklift)

Fedsig; Illinois; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global manufacturer that builds and delivers high-quality equipment for municipal and industrial applications. This role involves essential duties such as loading and unloading trucks, performing cycle counts, and maintaining safety protocols. With a focus on career growth, the company offers a supportive environment and a wide range of benefits, including health insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic team and enhance your skills in a respected organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Potential

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Matching Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Smoke-free Workplace

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Forklift Certification is required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, and document transactions per procedures.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain a neat work area.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Basic Computer Skills

Data Entry Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shipping Software

Job description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load/Unload trucks and document transaction in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform cycle counts in accordance with established procedures.
• Pull orders/components and deliver to appropriate areas.
• Empty chip and scrap buckets into correct receptacle.
• Perform forklift audit and preventative maintenance.
• Move material to appropriate areas throughout the plant and document in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist welder/operators with lifting and moving materials.
• Support area with damage free skids and pans.
• Investigate and resolve identified problems with orders.
• Use appropriate software system to verify status of inventory.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives.
• Must be able to perform work duties on occasion, outdoors as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pass Fork Lift Certification process.
• Possess basic computer operating and data entry skills with knowledge of shipping software.

Benefits of Employment:

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us:

Sold and serviced through a network of more than 100 dealer locations worldwide, Elgin Sweeper products are the sweepers of choice for a variety of general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications. With more than 100 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies—mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit www.elginsweeper.com.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All other applications must be submitted online.