Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Thunderbird Molding; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching program.

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Thunderbird is seeking a Material Handler to manage material flow in a manufacturing setting in Elgin, IL. You will ensure timely movement of raw materials, components, and finished products to support production schedules.

You will read schedules, locate and move materials, and maintain clean work areas while following safety guidelines and labels. This role requires physical effort and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from coworkers.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Responsibilities

• Read production schedules and determine material requirements.
• Move materials to designated areas to meet production needs.
• Identify materials with proper labels and tags.
• Clean work areas, machines, and equipment to assist operators.
• Load loose materials into hoppers and containers.
• Mix materials according to product requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading schedules

Writing reports

Present information

Math concepts

Physical endurance

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Material Handler Position Overview

The Material Handler maintains material requirements for all production needs. A Material Handler in a manufacturing setting is responsible for the timely and efficient movement of raw materials, components, and finished products within the production facility. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that the production process runs

Material Handler Essential Functions

• Reads production schedule and determines material requirements for production.
• Moves materials and containers from storage or work sites to designated areas to meet requirements of production schedule.
• Identifies materials and containers with suitable tags or labels.
• Cleans work areas, machines, and equipment to assist operators.
• Loads loose materials into hoppers and containers.
• Mix materials according to product requirements.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Material Handler Required Experience

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Frequently required walking and reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Able to operate forklift.

Material Handler Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required standing, bending, squatting, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stand for long periods, walk, talk, and hear.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to read applicable instructions.

Company Overview

At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers - now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching program.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays

Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions. #tbmanufacturing