Material Handler II

Jobtailor; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Material Handler to unload, move, and store materials, perform cycle counts, and maintain a clean, safe work environment. The role requires forklift operation, BOM reading, and basic computer skills, with certification and license prerequisites.

Candidates with 1–3 years manufacturing and 3–5 years PIT experience are preferred. Responsibilities include inventory transactions, order fulfillment, and training teammates on material handling tasks,

Qualifications

• Read and interpret Bills of Materials.
• Safe use of pallet jacks, forklifts, stackers and other equipment.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
• Proof of forklift certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• HS diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years manufacturing experience; 3–5 years PIT experience.

Responsibilities

• Unload, move and store a variety of materials, parts or products.
• Conduct Bin Maintenance as needed.
• Unload incoming materials, check identification for quantities and part number, report shortages or damaged material, move to storage areas.
• Move materials between cells, following routing, delivery tickets or orders.
• Fill orders from storage areas and warehouse stock and deliver to designated cells.
• Operate hand truck and powered lift trucks to move materials and stack loaded pallets.
• Load outgoing trucks using hand truck or operating lift truck.
• Accurately perform inventory transactions using the G&W business system.
• Perform cycle counts as requested.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of material handler tasks as needed.
• Inspect all work prior to passing it on to the next operation.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

PIT certification

Driver's license

Reading Bills of Materials

Basic computer skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Unload, move and store a variety of materials, parts or products.
• Conduct Bin Maintenance as needed.
• Unload incoming materials, check identification for quantities and part number, report shortages or damaged material, move to storage areas.
• Move materials between cells, following routing, delivery tickets or orders.
• Fill orders from storage areas and warehouse stock and deliver to designated cells.
• Operate hand truck and powered lift trucks to move materials and stack loaded pallets.
• Load outgoing trucks using hand truck or operating lift truck.
• Accurately perform inventory transactions using the G&W business system.
• Perform cycle counts as requested.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of material handler tasks as needed.
• Inspect all work prior to passing it on to the next operation.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms as needed.

Requirements

• Must be able to safely use pallet jacks, forklifts, stackers and other manual and powered moving equipment.
• Must be able to read and interpret Bills of Material.
• Must have intermediate level computer skills.
• Has the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others to support the manufacturing processes.
• Must be able to provide proof of previous forklift certification.
• Must be able to demonstrate core competence, operation, and safe working knowledge of a sit-down and a stand-up PIT (Power Industrial Truck).
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Holds a High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development required.
• Has 1-3 years experience working in a manufacturing environment ideally.
• Has previous warehouse or manufacturing experience ideally.
• Must be able to operate powered lift equipment such as forklifts and stackers and pass written and practical evaluations.
• Has 3-5 years PIT (Power Industrial Truck) or Forklift experience.