Material Handler — Crane & Forklift Operator

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nortrak Blue culture

Health and Safety priority

Career development opportunities

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Company paid life and disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Retirement plan with matching

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC in Chicago Heights, IL is seeking a Material Handler to load, unload and move material for production. You will follow shipping docs, read schedules, and operate cranes and powered industrial trucks safely.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work with minimal supervision, and a commitment to safety and quality. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career development within a global rail systems network.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Forklift and Crane certification preferred.
• Ability to read work orders, pick lists, bills of lading, and shipping documents.
• Ability to utilize a tape measure down to at least a 1/16th.
• Basic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Follow work orders, pick lists, bills of lading and other shipping documents
• Calculate weight of parts and shipments
• Read and follow production schedule
• Safely operate jib and overhead cranes
• Safely operate powered industrial truck
• Able to work with little supervision
• Adhere to Nortrak’s Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Reading orders

Tape measure

Math basics

Crane operator

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Crane certification

Job description

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC in Chicago Heights, IL is seeking a Material Handler to load, unload and move material for production. You will follow shipping docs, read schedules, and operate cranes and powered industrial trucks safely.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work with minimal supervision, and a commitment to safety and quality. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career development within a global rail systems network.