Material Handler - Forklift Operator (1st shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Material Handler to move and manage materials within our Chicago-area facility. This role operates stand-up/stand-up tugger equipment and forklifts to deliver items to designated locations while adhering to safety and quality standards.

You will use scanners and Oracle ERP for inventory transactions, support receiving and shipping, and participate in ongoing training. The position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for overtime and incentive bonuses.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1–2 years operating a powered industrial vehicle with zero incidents.
• Forklift license/certification required.
• Experience loading/unloading trucks.
• Experience with inventory transactions using scanners.
• Basic math skills and safe material handling.
• Experience with hazardous materials handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate PIV equipment to move materials to drop-off locations within the facility.
• Receive, transfer, and unload materials using scanners.
• Use Oracle ERP to process purchase orders and track inventory.
• Load/pack trucks and prepare goods for shipment.
• Maintain safety, quality, and environmental policies.
• Maintain training and certifications; be willing to work overtime as needed.

Skills

PIV operation

Forklift operation

Inventory scanning

Communication

Teamwork

Basic math

Tablet proficiency

Forklift license

Hazardous materials

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Raymond Forklift

Stand-up forklift

Oracle ERP

Scanners/Tablets

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!

Available Shift

6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Monday - Friday) Plus, Overtime as needed.

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. 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!

The Material Handler - Basic is responsible for transporting materials from supply stores to drop-off locations using a standup tugger, Raymond Driver, and stand-up forklift. Trigger cards and internal applications are used to notify the Material Handler that additional stock is needed. This position completes forklift training requirements needed in order to advance to the intermediate level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use a Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) to physically deliver materials to dedicated drop-off locations within the manufacturing facility. (Stand-Up Forklift, Sit-Down Forklift, Stand-Up Tugger) Adhering to all safety and environmental policy at all times. Maintain recertifications and trainings related to PIV licenses.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Utilize Oracle ERP to receive purchase orders, check information, determine part quantities, locations, and receiving history.
• Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Ability to determine accurate order quantities with great attention to detail for packaging MRP orders.
• Use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.

Receiving:

• Utilize scanners to receive purchase orders, transfer material and transact orders.
• Complete deliveries of items to the proper internal customers, ensuring items are transferred to the correct locations
• Unloading vans and trucks, ensuring efficient and safe use of departmental space

Shipping:

• Loading/ unloading open deck trailers using a forklift and/or overhead crane.
• Load and pack trucks, ensuring safe transportation of goods and efficient use of space.
• Utilize scanners to identify finished goods loaded on trucks

What you'll Need To Succeed:

• 1-3 years of demonstrated experience in a material handling or related role within a manufacturing environment.
• 1-2 years' experience operating a powered industrial vehicle to physically move and deliver material with zero incident.
• 1-2 years' experience loading and unloading trucks.
• Must have experience using/operating (Raymond Forklift, Standup Forklift, Stand-Up Tugger)
• High school diploma/GED
• 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing, material management or warehousing setting.
• Experience with computer equipment (tablets, scanners) to make inventory transactions
• Proficient iPad, scanning and 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 accurately.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate information efficiently and effectively to team members in a variety of production support departments.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently to meet requirements of assigned materials requests.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment, including physically moving raw materials for most of the work day.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to understand and complete requests given by team member inside and outside of the department.
• Forklift license/ certification.
• Experience with handling Hazardous goods.

Additional Functions:

General:

• Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality and accuracy.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and adherence to policy.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain ongoing training requirements.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required and as scheduled by management

Major Physical Demands:

• Standing: Most tasks are performed in a standing position with intermittent walking.
• Lifting: Freque