Material Handler -1st Shift Palatine

S&C Electric Company; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is hiring a Material Handler to support material flow within the manufacturing facility. You will move materials from supply stores to drop-off points, verify quantities, and record transactions using Oracle ERP. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration with production teams.

Requires at least 1 year in material handling, ability to lift up to 35 pounds, and proficient use of MS Office. Training is provided; forklift training available for advancement.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of material handling or related experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate orders and quantities.
• Good written and verbal communication to coordinate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver materials to drop-off locations using a pushcart.
• Use trigger cards and internal apps to identify material needs and quantities.
• Complete required testing and certification hours for the program.
• Review job orders and drawings to determine parts and materials needed.
• Use Oracle ERP to check quantities, locations, and receiving history.
• Meet department targets and comply with quality and safety standards.
• Follow company policies and seek feedback for continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Math skills

Independence

Education

High school Diploma/GED

Tools

Oracle ERP

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

• 6:00 am- 2:30 pm (Monday- Friday) and overtime is available
• Saturdays and Holidays are optional but may be required based on business needs

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, with a commitment to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated hourly base pay rate for this position is $20.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Material Handler!

Are you passionate about Material Handling? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our Material Handler function. As a Material Handler, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. The Material Handler is responsible for transporting materials from supply stores to drop-off locations using pushcart. Job orders and internal applications are used to notify the Material Handler that additional stock is needed. Forklift certification is not required for this position. This position completes forklift training requirements needed in order to advance to the intermediate level.

Key Responsibilities

• Use a pushcart to deliver materials to dedicated drop-off locations within the manufacturing facility.
• Utilize trigger cards and internal applications to identify where new materials are needed, ensuring accuracy in quantities and proper procedures are followed.
• Complete S&C required testing and certification hours need to pass the program.
• Review job orders and part drawings to accurately determine which parts and materials are needed for specific jobs and areas.
• Utilize Oracle ERP to determine part quantities, locations, and receiving history.
• Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required

• 1+ years of demonstrated experience in a material handling or related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Packaging, Labeling, & Shipping
• Must be able to lift up 35 pounds
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to determine accurate order quantities consistently.
• Ability to work independently and meet requirements of assigned materials requests.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate information efficiently and effectively to team members in a variety of production support departments.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to review and respond to requests via internal applications.Basic math skills with the ability to calculate quantities and weights.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to understand and complete requests given by team member inside and outside of the department.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.
• Ability and willingness to follow Health Safety & Environment procedures accurately, reporting concerns promptly to the safety action team.
• Proficient in using MS Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• High school Diploma/GED

Preferred

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principles

Physical Demands

• Standing: All tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking.
• Lifting: Frequent lifting of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 50 lbs.
• Walking: Occasional walking moderate distances (less than 1/8 mile).
• Carrying: Frequent carrying of items ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 25 lbs.
• Pushing: Occasional pushing of motorized material handling carts with loaded weights up to 1000 lbs.
• Pulling: Occasional pulling of motorized material handling carts with loaded weights up to 1000 lbs.
• Bending: Frequent bending and crouching to safely lift parts of various sizes and shapes.
• Reaching: Continuous full range of motion from above the shoulders to below the knees.
• Handling: Continuous handling of parts ranging in weight from 5 lbs. to 50 lbs.
• Other: Respirator certification required.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [e-mail] .

No fixed deadline

About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.

With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.

S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply)

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
• Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).