Material Handler - 1st Shift 7:00am to 3:00pm

Filtration Group; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Filtran LLC in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Floor Material Handler to support production by moving materials, stocking machines, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to read English, and physical capability to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for long periods. Candidates should be able to operate pallet jacks and basic material-handling equipment on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read work orders and determine parts needed for production.
• Proficient English reading/speaking required.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Machine Operators are supplied with materials in a timely manner.
• Operate pallet trucks and other non-powered equipment to move parts and supplies.
• Order materials from stock for production use.
• Place materials on conveyors or tables and keep work areas clean.
• Stock machines at end of shift and prepare for next shift.
• Follow all plant safety rules and may perform Operator duties as needed.

Skills

Reading comprehension

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Pallet jack

Hoist

Carton sealer

Job description

Overview

Filtran - Des Plaines, IL

With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action.

Filtran LLC, located in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a global leader in filtration solutions and a trusted name around the world for quality automatic transmission filters. We are a top automotive supplier to both the Original Equipment and the Aftermarket; globally providing a full product line.

The Floor Material Handler is responsible for the orderly movement of material in and out of the various manufacturing departments. A Floor Material Handler will supply equipment and operators with materials to insure the smooth and uninterrupted flow of the production processes.

Responsibilities

Ensure Machine Operators are supplied with necessary materials in a timely manner.

Operates manual pallet trucks and other non-powered material handling equipment to transport parts, stock, and supplies to work areas and between departments.

Orders materials from stock for use on the production floor.

Operates hoist and carton sealers.

Lift boxes, totes and parts from pallets and baskets and place them on conveyors or tables.

Removes empty pallets, boxes, etc. from the area.

Cleans tote pans and does sweeping and/or mopping in order to ensure a safe and clean work environment.

At the end of each shift, must ensure machines are fully stocked with material and the areas are ready for the next shift to begin work.

Ensure all trash is disposed of properly during and/or at the end of the shift.

May perform Machine Operator duties as required.

Is responsible for following all plant safety rules.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to read work order and determine the parts needed to assure uninterrupted production on the assembly lines.

Ability to read and speak English in a proficient manner.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers is preferred.

Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

Able to bend, twist, turn, squat with no restrictions.

Repetitive lifting; lift up to 75 lbs periodically.

Good vision and hearing.

The physical demands, job duty elements, responsibilities, skills, function, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an associate may be required to perform. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require associates to perform other duties as circumstances dictate for conditions of it business, competitive considerations, technological changes and/or advancements of the work environment change.