Material Handler

BorgWarner; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Disability & Life Insurance

Mental wellbeing

Job summary

BorgWarner is seeking a Materials Handler at the Bellwood, IL facility to ensure smooth flow of materials and inventory accuracy. You will operate forklifts and scanners, follow kanban and SAP-based processes, and work under the Materials Leadership team to support production schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and fluency in reading and writing English.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• License to operate standard forklift, walkie, stand-up forklift, and tugger.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work safely.
• Read and write English and use SAP inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Move materials to Kanban areas and central warehouses.
• Operate forklifts and inventory scanners per safety rules.
• Support inventory cycle counts and SAP audits.
• Communicate issues and status across shifts with leaders.
• Keep work areas clean and equipment well maintained.
• Follow all safety and material planning rules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Read/Write English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Handheld inventory scanners

Job description

Position Requirements

Perform all assigned duties to ensure the proper flow of material and material replenishment signals through the Bellwood plant. Must possess and retain a license to operate a standard forklift, walkie lift, stand-up forklift, tugger, and be able to lift 50 pounds. Work from routing tickets, inventory slips, inventory reference sheets, production schedules, schedule boards, kanban systems, pick lists, and other material planning and control systems. Take direction from the Materials Leadership team (team leaders, supervisors & manager) for the assigned work area including the following primary duties: Complete the forklift safety checklist at the beginning of each shift. Load material handling equipment by safe/stated weight distribution and control regulations. Move materials to and from the appropriate Kanban areas/supermarkets/central warehouse. Note, some materials such as paper facings are placed on carts and must be moved by hand. Assist in moving material to aid in inventory cycle counts and general SAP inventory audits. Assist the cycle counting team in verifying the weight counts of material. Verify delivery of components via the use of handheld inventory scanners. Communicate work issues and status with other shifts through team leaders and face-to-face communication. Keep material handling equipment clean and notify the supervisor of equipment operating problems. Use stand-up forklift, and reach truck, handheld inventory scanner, and SAP. Follow all safety rules, material planning & control system rules, and keep the work area in a clean and orderly condition. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Degree Requirements

Must have a High School Diploma or GED

Pay Range: $19.63-28.40

Internal Candidates: Eligibility to Bid

• Employees with less than one year of service are only eligible to bid on higher-paying labor grade positions.
• Employees with more than one year of service will receive first consideration.
• Employees in a Disciplinary Step 1 are eligible to bid on any job.
• Employees in Step 2 are eligible to bid on any job after 1 year.
• Employees in Step 3 are eligible to bid on any job after 1 year.
• If an employee accepted a new position, they cannot bid on the same or lower paying labor grade for 1 year.
• If you were previously forced out of this job classification and are interested in returning to the position, you must complete a job bidding form.
• This Position requires that you be able to Read and Write English.

Internal Candidates: Eligibility to Interview

• Applicants must meet all criteria in the job bidding process
• Employees who have been interviewed within 6 months for the SAME exact position may not be re-interview.

External Candidates

This Position requires that you be able to Read and Write English.

Benefits

Medical Coverage Optional Dental and Vision Coverage Participation in the Employee Incentive Program Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Spending Accounts Company Paid Disability, Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) Additional Family-Friendly Benefits Mental Wellbeing Support

Company Culture

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions.

We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment.

At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 90 locations in 19 countries.

You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently.