Material Handler

thyssenkrupp; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

thyssenkrupp is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator in Elgin, IL to move raw materials, finished products, and equipment around the facility using a forklift. The role emphasizes safety and operates under direct supervision.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with optional weekend overtime. Responsibilities include stocking, picking, loading/unloading, counts, and basic forklift maintenance; may require Kaltenbach saw cutting. Benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and write English; French in Quebec.
• Lift and carry up to 70 lbs. for 100 ft.
• Basic math skills.
• Previous forklift experience required.
• May sit for long periods and perform bending, twisting, squatting, reaching and grasping motions.
• Safety mindset essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurately removes and stocks product, customer’s product, and various supplies according to inventory plan.
• Accurately selects product to fill customer orders and package them properly.
• Loads and unloads trucks and verifies items loaded/unloaded.
• Picking, processing and packing orders; cut orders on Kaltenbach saw if needed.
• Completes cycle counts.
• Identifies, holds and segregates defective material.
• Completes paperwork per work instructions as required.
• Performs general clean up.
• Inspects forklift at start of shift; reports issues to supervisor.
• Participates in health, safety, ISO and 6S initiatives.
• Assists in other duties to support the operation on the warehouse floor.
• This position works around heavy machinery.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety mindset

English literacy

Lifting up to 70 lbs

Basic math

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Handheld measuring tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job SummaryResponsible for movement of raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the facility using a forklift truck. May also utilize cranes, hoists, hand trucks, and other moving equipment to meet job requirements. Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems.

Your responsibilities

Responsible for movement of raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the facility using a forklift truck. May also utilize cranes, hoists, hand trucks, and other moving equipment to meet job requirements. Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems.

Job Description

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (optional weekend overtime)

Key Accountabilities

• Accurately removes and stocks product, customer’s product, and various supplies according to inventory plan.
• Accurately selects product to fill customer orders and package them properly.
• Loads and unload trucks and verify that correct items are loaded and unloaded.
• Picking, processing and packing orders, also may be required to cut orders on Kaltenbach saw.
• Completes cycle Counts.
• Identifies, holds and segregates defective material.
• Completes paperwork per work instructions, when required.
• Performs general clean up.
• Inspects forklift at the beginning of every shift; report issues to immediate supervisor or other designated personnel.
• Participates, support and comply with all health, safety, ISO and 6S Initiatives and requirements.
• Assists in any other duties to support the operation, as requested by supervisor or team lead.
• This is a position that works directly on the warehouse floor on or around heavy machinery.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

“This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.”

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to read and write English (in Quebec, must read and write French)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. for 100 feet
• Ability to perform basic math skills
• Previous forklift experience
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and perform bending, twisting, squatting, reaching and grasping motions
• Safety Mindset

Preferred Requirements:

• Use of handheld measuring tools
• Basic computer skills and knowledge, such as with database programs and Microsoft Office programs.

Job Compensation

$22.00/hour

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment.

Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Including People With Disabilities And Veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

TK follows a formal recruitment process through its own HR department and applications are evaluated by its HR department through pre-defined processes. Please visit our official careers website at https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en to view authentic job openings at TK.

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Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000