Material Handler: Forklift & Shipping Specialist

TW Metals; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

TW Metals is looking for a dedicated Material Handler in Carol Stream, IL. The role involves filling sales orders by pulling and packing materials accurately, while operating various equipment safely.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) will be offered. Candidates must be comfortable lifting heavy materials and working in varied temperatures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 1 to 3 months of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to read measuring tools like tape measures and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Pulls material to fill sales orders from stock.
• Weighs or counts and processes the material for shipping.
• Operates warehouse equipment such as cranes and forklifts.

Skills

Mechanical ability with forklifts

Basic math skills

Computer literacy

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities: Although a material handler may perform any and all warehouse duties, the majority of time is spent pulling material to fill sales orders, weighing and counting such material, writing in the necessary information on a sales order, and packaging the material; in the case of Metal Joining material and/or material to be shipped via UPS, forwarding these goods to packers who will package them.

• Pulls material from stock to fill sales orders.
• Weighs or counts such material and writes the necessary information on sales orders.
• Packs material for shipment.
• Operates equipment such as cranes, high-lifts, and fork trucks.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Mechanical ability to function on a forklift/side loader
• The ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, or other measuring devices is required
• Basic math skills are required, the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Knowledgeable with computers
• Capability to work steadily and independently to complete the assigned tasks

Physical Demands:Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position requires standing, sitting, stooping, and kneeling
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, with assistance
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception with or without corrected vision
• Willingness to work in an environment with varying temperature degrees

We offer a full comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid vacation, 401(k), tuition reimbursement among other competitive benefits.

TW Metals, LLC. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. TW Metals is also committed to complying with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

The right opportunity is waiting for you here at TW Metals, LLC. APPLY NOW!

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Loyal

Loyal

: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Job Security

Job Security

: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Goal Completion

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

High School or better in General Education or related field.

Experience

Preferred

Keep your area clean and organizedWilling to learn with the appropriate training being providedMechanical AptitudeCommitted and comfortable working safely and independently

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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