Material Handler

Knapheide; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center in McHenry, IL is seeking a full-time Material Handler to supply parts to the production area and ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.

The role runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime as needed. You will load and unload materials, manage inventory, and safely operate sit-down forklifts in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented mindset with reliable work ethic
• Proven self-motivation, initiative, and time management
• Detail-focused with strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials and prepare parts for work orders.
• Monitor inventory and keep warehouse and outdoor lot organized and debris-free.
• Safely operate sit-down forklifts to move materials throughout the facility.
• Read and interpret blueprints to identify parts and shipping/receiving documents.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Organized

Efficient

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Knapheide Truck Equipment Center in McHenry, IL is looking to hire a full‑time Material Handler to supply parts to the production area, ensuring customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time. This full‑time position works Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; additional overtime as needed or required.

Reasons To Work With Us

• Stability - We've been in business since 1848
• Growth Opportunities - 30 retail stores and upfit centers, and continued expansion
• Never Settle - We're committed to adapt, overcome, and continuously improve
• North America's most popular manufacturer of work truck bodies and truck beds

DAY-TO-DAY AS A MATERIAL HANDLER

In the Materials Handler role, you will regularly be on your feet loading and unloading materials, preparing parts for work orders, monitoring inventory, and keeping the warehouse and outside lot organized and clear of debris. You will safely operate sit‑down forklifts, moving large material throughout the facility. You will read and interpret blueprints to identify parts, work orders, and shipping/receiving documents. This position works both inside and outside in all weather conditions.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Respectful - kind, positive, and helpful
• Self‑motivated - sees what needs to be done and does it
• Career‑minded - looking for more than a job
• Team player - gets along well with others
• Efficient - a knack for effectively prioritizing tasks and managing your time
• Organized & attentive to detail - nothings gets by you without being double‑checked

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Ability to obtain a Forklift Operators Certification
• Ability to lift/move up to 75 pounds

If you're someone who takes pride in the work you do, never settles for second best, and is looking for a jump start on a new career, apply today.