Material Handler / Forklift 2nd shift - M-F 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

KCC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KCC is seeking a Material Handler to support the Materials Management Department. The role involves picking and staging materials for production, operating warehouse equipment, and ensuring accurate inventory management. Ideal candidates will have a GED or high school diploma, some experience with ERP systems, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a pathway from temporary to permanent employment.

Benefits

DailyPay

9 Paid Holidays

Quarterly bonuses

401K Company Match

Monthly Accrued Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience operating a forklift or reach truck.
• Proficient understanding of basic math functions.
• Strong interpersonal and customer relation skills.

Responsibilities

• Pick and stage materials for production.
• Safely operate various pieces of warehouse equipment.
• Communicate issues regarding part discrepancies.

Skills

Basic math functions

Interpersonal skills

Customer relation skills

Flexibility

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

Our Mission:
KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions

Benefits:
We Now offer:DailyPay!
"Work Today, Get Paid Today!"

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Quarterly bonuses
• Quarterly rate increase
• 401K Company Match
• Monthly Accrued Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Summary:
Material Handler supports the Materials Management Department. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and have some experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office. Experience picking parts using a scanner and packing parts for shipment required. DOT medical exam required to drive company vehicles. Temporary to a permanent position.

Essential Functions or Responsibilities:

• Pick and stage materials for production
• Accurately pull parts from pick tickets and stages materials for production.
• Safely operate various pieces of warehouse equipment (Cherry Pickers, Forklifts etc.).
• Assist in physical inventories and cycle counting as directed.
• Communicate issues regarding part discrepancies to the Warehouse Lead
• Safely operates various pieces of warehouse equipment (Forklifts etc.)
• Actively participate as a member of the team to move the team towards completion of goals.
• Takes the initiative to find, identify and propose changes to processes not working well.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Proficient understanding of basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• At least 6 months experience operating a forklift or reach truck.
• Possess strong interpersonal and customer relation skills
• Preferred Working knowledge of MRP or ERP systems and Microsoft Office programs, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to be flexible to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must pass background check and drug test

Safety/Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Requires bending, stooping and standing.
• Must be able to stand from six (6) to eight (8) hours per day. (Overtime may extend the time period.)
• Good visual and spatial perception.
• Follow established safety policies including, but not limited to, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, first-aid response, etc.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change over time with or without warning.

KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For any questions you can contact:
Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist – [e-mail] – 502-493-5848
Laura Zoghbi –Talent Specialist– [e-mail] – 502-493-5859