Material Handler II - (6:45 AM - 7 PM, Rotating Day Shift)

Nypro DR; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Material Handler in Gurnee, IL to ensure materials are in the right place at the right time. You will operate RF scanners, forklifts, and other material handling equipment while supporting production schedules and inventory accuracy.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Shipping, Receiving, and other teams in a fast-paced warehouse environment, following safety procedures and 5S principles to maintain a clean, organized stockroom.

Qualifications

• Experience operating RF scanners and ERP systems.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and inventory control processes.
• Strong teamwork and communication in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the movement of materials to manufacturing areas to support production schedules.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform cycle counts as assigned.
• Verify materials, quantities, and locations to ensure proper system transactions.
• Support FIFO practices and material flow to prevent production interruptions.

Skills

RF scanners

Forklifts

Inventory management

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Jabil software

Windows applications

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

SHIFT

12-Hour Day Shift | 6:45 AM - 7:00 PM
Rotating Schedule: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off

JOB SUMMARY

As a Material Handler at Jabil, you'll play a critical role in keeping manufacturing operations moving by making sure the right materials are in the right place at the right time. You'll gain hands-on experience with inventory systems, RF scanners, forklifts, material handling equipment, and manufacturing processes while working closely with teams throughout the operation. If you're dependable, safety-focused, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in an active warehouse and manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to build your skills and grow your career with Jabil.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Material Handling & Production Support
  • Coordinate the movement of materials to manufacturing areas to support production schedules and operational requirements.
  • Physically and systematically execute material movements and replenishment activities for manufacturing operations.
  • Deliver materials to applicable areas outside of the manufacturing process, including Shipping, Parts Preparation, and other departments as required.
  • Pick, stage, move, and deliver materials accurately based on production and inventory requirements.
  • Return unused materials from manufacturing areas to the stockroom and complete applicable system transactions.
  • Pull materials from inventory to support purges and other operational requirements.
  • Verify materials, quantities, part numbers, locations, and associated documentation to ensure accurate physical and system transactions.
  • Support timely material flow to help prevent production interruptions and maintain manufacturing schedules.
• Forklift & Material Handling Equipment
  • Safely operate forklifts and other powered or manual material handling equipment to move, load, unload, stage, and store materials.
  • Follow all applicable forklift and powered industrial truck safety requirements and established site procedures.
  • Perform required pre-use equipment inspections and report safety or maintenance concerns in accordance with established procedures.
  • Safely handle materials while protecting products from damage during transportation and storage.
  • Utilize appropriate material handling equipment based on product size, weight, location, and handling requirements.
• Inventory Control & Stockroom Operations
  • Maintain accurate and organized material storage locations using established Bin Management practices.
  • Support First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory practices to maintain proper material rotation.
  • Perform warehouse cycle counts as assigned and assist with researching inventory discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records by completing required system transactions at the time of physical material movement.
  • Properly identify, segregate, and dispose of scrap components in accordance with established procedures.
  • Assist with inventory verification and reconciliation activities as required.
  • Maintain awareness of stockroom locations and material availability to support efficient order and production fulfillment.
• Systems & Documentation
  • Utilize RF scanners to perform material and inventory transactions within applicable ERP systems.
  • Accurately complete system transactions associated with material receipts, transfers, replenishments, returns, and other stockroom activities.
  • Review required paperwork and system information to verify accurate material movement and inventory records.
  • Utilize computers, Windows-based applications, and applicable Jabil software systems to complete assigned responsibilities.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with inventory control, quality, and audit requirements.
• Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement
  • Follow all applicable safety procedures when operating forklifts and other material handling equipment.
  • Follow established material handling, inventory control, quality, and security procedures.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized stockroom and warehouse environment.
  • Support 5S and continuous improvement activities designed to improve material flow, workplace organization, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
  • Identify inventory, material handling, or process concerns and communicate them to appropriate team members or leadership.
  • Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Shipping, Receiving, and other operational teams to resolve material-related issues.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilit