Material Handler

PurposeBuilt Brands; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries and bonus

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual fitness stipend

Employee product discounts

Job summary

PurposeBuilt Brands Inc. in Gurnee, IL is seeking a reliable Material Handler to support production by moving and staging raw materials, performing forklift duties, and ensuring accurate ERP transactions in Syspro.

You will document daily inspections, count material, and collaborate with line operators to keep manufacturing running smoothly. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proficient with data entry into an ERP system and Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel).
• Ability to work as a team and independently.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to perform all tasks while continuously standing.
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently and accurately while ensuring quality.

Responsibilities

• Complete & document daily forklift inspections.
• Move material to/from stock to manufacturing lines using a pick ticket.
• Accurately transact all material movements real time into Syspro.
• Continuous replenishment of raw material to manufacturing ensuring no stoppage in the manufacturing process.
• Remove finished goods pallets from manufacturing lines, shrink wrap and stage in the appropriate area.
• At completion of production run, clear manufacturing lines of all raw material.
• Accurately count material returning to stock, attach a COUNTED sticker with updated quantity, initial and date.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout building including pallet organization, emptying of dumpsters and loading of recyclable material into dunnage trailer.
• Be in constant communication with manufacturing Line Operators to understand their needs and status of current and future jobs.
• Movement of inventory and non-inventory pallets to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Data entry into ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Standing for long periods

Tools

Syspro ERP

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright's, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

Onsite - Gurnee, IL

At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.

The Role

The Material Handler is responsible for picking, staging and returning raw materials to and from production lines. The Material Handler will be responsible for accurate and timely transactions of label material movements into Syspro (Enterprise Resource Planning system).

What You Will Do

• Complete & document daily forklift inspections.
• Move material to/from stock to manufacturing lines using a pick ticket
• Accurately transact all material movements real time into Syspro.
• Continuous replenishment of raw material to manufacturing ensuring no stoppage in the manufacturing process.
• Remove finished good pallets from manufacturing lines, shrink wrap and stage in the appropriate area.
• At completion of production run, clear manufacturing lines of all raw material.
• Accurately count material returning to stock, attach a "COUNTED" sticker with updated quantity, initial and date.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout building including pallet organization, emptying of dumpsters and loading of recyclable material into dunnage trailer.
• Be in constant communication with manufacturing Line Operators to understand their needs and status of current and future jobs.
• Movement of inventory and non-inventory pallets to ensure efficient operations.
• Perform accurate Cycle Counts and any requested counts.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You Will Bring

• Proficient with data entry into an ERP system and Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel).
• Ability to work as a team and independently.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to perform all tasks while continuously standing.
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently and accurately while ensuring quality.

Benefits

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.

What We Offer

• Generous paid time off
• Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
• Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Annual fitness stipend
• Unmatched employee discount on all products