Material Handler II

Leviton; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leviton is seeking a Material Handler in Northbrook, IL to support production through handling materials and ensuring inventory accuracy. The role involves operating material handling equipment and requires a focus on safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates have basic math skills, communication abilities, and prior experience in warehouse functions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs

401K plans with employer-matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Qualifications

• High School education or GED preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year related experience.
• Certified to operate rolling stock equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pulls and delivers all materials to complete shop orders.
• Operates material handling equipment safely.
• Verifies and maintains product identification and count.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Judgment for safety hazards

Flexibility

Education

High School education or GED

Minimum one (1) year related experience

Certified to operate rolling stock equipment

Job description

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This range is provided by Leviton. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $21.00/hr

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About The Role

This position is responsible for processing materials to support production by performing the duties involved in receiving, stocking, issuing, and/or shipping materials/supplies. Operates material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This position works under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supports production by pulling and delivering all materials necessary to complete shop orders
• Supports receiving by verifying conformance to invoices and stocking all received components on the appropriate shelf location
• Verifies and maintains product identification and count
• Prepares inventory records and investigates discrepancies in stock counts
• Performs weigh counts for materials and stores them as necessary
• Obtains, moves, sorts and packages products and materials
• Communicates with supervisors, leads and assemblers to determine schedule of work for pulling materials
• Credits production and prepares goods for outbound shipment
• Coordinates and performs loading of trailers
• Performs finished good and component cycle counts
• Generates move or scrap transactions as needed to ensure inventory accuracy
• Organizes material shelves/staging areas as needed for optimum efficiency
  
  

Local Essential Functions

ConTech

• Operates material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to move stock or reorganize storage.
• Stages work orders for the Assembly department.
• Replenishment of KanBan part bins through department. Replenish part bins at all assembly lines.
• Remove dunnage and recylced material from Assembly floor.
• Participates in counting and inspecting items.
• Bar-coding of product both raw material and finish goods.
• Utilize bandsaw, chop saw in material preparation for Assembly Department.
• Meet quality standard of the company.
• Continue training in new processes and products.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment
• Operates Box making machine
• Operates Bubble wrap machine
• Ability to operate all equipment in febriaction shop.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of basic math skills - adding, subtracting and measuring
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to use judgement related to identifying potential safety hazards
• Ability to communicate and interact with support personnel from outside departments to resolve material availability issues
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility
  
  

Physical Demands

• This position requires 20% clerical and planning and 80% material handling, production assembly machine operations, and/or walking and assisting production employees
• Work is primarily performed on the manufacturing floor where noise levels may be moderate or high and hearing protection may have to be worn
• Eye and foot protection may have to be worn
• There is potential for lifting weights up to 45 lbs.
• There is potential exposure to extreme temperatures
• The occasional physical demands of the position include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and eye/hand/foot coordination
• May stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
  
  

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Education & Experience

Education & Experience

• High School education or GED preferred
• Minimum one (1) year related experience
• Certified to operate rolling stock equipment
• Proficient in 1 or more warehouse functions (receiving, shipping, material handling, production support, etc.)
• Proficient in use of warehouse management systems to perform inventory movement transactions and material inventory validations/investigations
  
  

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off
  
  

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

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Pay Range

$20.88/ hr

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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