Material Handler - Fabrication | Custom Electrical Manufacturing

JobAdder Operations Pty; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

On-site role Addison, IL

Job summary

JobAdder Operations Pty is hiring a Material Handler for fabrication on site in Addison, IL. You will ensure critical materials such as sheet metal and copper arrive, are counted, labeled, and staged to keep production schedules on track.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, plus experience with material handling, forklifts, and inventory software. You will work with production, procurement, and QA teams, with PPE provided and a safety-first environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience picking, kitting, or handling materials for custom products.
• Familiarity with forklifts and powered industrial trucks.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload sheet metal and copper from trucks, verifying delivery documents.
• Kit and deliver raw materials to the correct work centers.
• Store materials safely and document movement to prevent loss.
• Maintain inventory accuracy with routine counts and discrepancy flags.
• Work with procurement to keep stock replenished and reduce delays.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely and keep equipment ready for production.
• Keep work areas clean and organized; remove scrap as needed.
• Complete work orders and inventory tracking documentation accurately.
• Share issues and improvement ideas with supervisors and QA.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Independent work

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory management software

Forklift operation

Job description

Material Handler - Fabrication | Custom Electrical Manufacturing

Keep a custom-engineered electrical manufacturing floor moving by getting the right materials to the right place, on time.

23rd September, 2026

What if the most important person on a production floor wasn't the one building the product, but the one making sure everything needed to build it was already there?

That's this role. Our client designs and builds custom-engineered low and medium voltage electrical products and controls that power industries, facilities, and infrastructure across the United States. Nothing here is mass-produced. Every job is make-to-order, and every one of them starts with the right sheet metal, copper, and components being received, organized, and kitted correctly.

As the Material Handler, you're the person who makes that happen. When you do it well, the whole floor runs smoother, schedules are met, and people notice.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

This isn't a repetitive pick-the-same-box warehouse job. Because every product is custom, the materials change from job to job, and you'll use real judgment every day. You'll work side by side with production team members, supervisors, engineers, and procurement, so your observations and process improvement ideas go straight to the people who can act on them.

The organization has decades of history in its industry and is recognized for its agility and progressive approach, which means the people on the floor have a genuine impact on where the business goes. Safety is a priority, and proper PPE is provided.

What You'll Be Doing

• Receive and unload sheet metal and copper from trucks and trailers, verifying every delivery matches its documentation
• Put materials away safely in racking and label and document their movement so nothing gets lost
• Kit and deliver raw materials to the right work centers so production jobs start on time
• Keep inventory accurate through routine counts and data entry, flagging shortages or discrepancies early
• Partner with procurement to keep stock replenished and prevent production delays
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely, and help keep machines and equipment ready for production
• Remove scrap from production areas and keep a clean, organized workspace
• Complete work orders, test records, and inventory tracking documentation accurately
• Share issues and improvement ideas with the production supervisor and quality control team

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience picking, kitting, or handling materials and components for make-to-order products
• Familiarity with forklifts and powered industrial trucks
• Proficiency with inventory management software and basic computer skills
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and handle prolonged standing, bending, and kneeling
• Comfort working in a production environment with potential exposure to electrical hazards, with proper PPE provided
• Technical certification or associate's degree in an electrical or mechanical field is a plus

Compensation & Work Model

$23-$26 p/hour

Location & Travel

This role is based onsite in Addison, IL.