Materials Team Member- 1st Shift

Power Solutions International; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k match

Life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Discounted prescription plans

Job summary

Power Solutions International (PSI) is seeking a hardworking Warehouse Associate to perform general warehouse tasks, move materials, and prepare orders for shipment. The role includes operating overhead cranes and forklifts, performing quality checks, and maintaining accurate inventory in our ERP system.

The position requires reading instructions, basic math, and the ability to obtain a Lift Truck certification on-site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience safely operating cranes, lift trucks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain Lift Truck certification via PSI on-site training.

Responsibilities

• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Inspect incoming inventory for quality and report discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate inventory using ERP system and RF scanners.
• Move materials to production and shipping areas and prepare orders for shipment.
• Keep work areas clean and safe following procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Reading diagrams

Bilingual Spanish/English

Math application (fractions, ratios)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epicor ERP

RF Scanners

Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Pay: $19.00 / hour + overtime

Power Solutions International (PSI) is a leader in large gen-set packaging and enclosures. We provide turnkey, custom power packages that integrate alternators, cooling systems, controls, switchgear, cabling, and protection, delivered as containerized, skid, or walk-in solutions. Our team manages the full lifecycle from application engineering and 3D design to structural fabrication, wiring and piping, sound and thermal management, code compliance, factory acceptance testing, and site support. With scalable production capacity and disciplined program management, PSI delivers repeatable quality and reliable performance on complex builds for mission-critical and industrial applications worldwide.

SHIFT: Monday - Thursday from 5:30AM - 4:00PM

Position Summary

Performs general warehouse work, including loading and unloading of trucks and movement of material within the warehouse or production facility. Work includes receiving, storing, and moving materials to the production area as well as preparing orders for shipment, maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring that the material flow to production is timely and accurately transacted.

Essential Responsibilities

• With proper company certifications, safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment to safely and efficiently move inventory and materials of various dimensions around the warehouse and production facility per safety regulations such as those administered by OSHA
• Inspect incoming inventory and equipment for quality before storing or rerouting. Identify damaged, lost or missing merchandise and notify the supervisor immediately
• Processes appropriate inventory control records and cycle counts, maintaining accuracy using RF Scanners or ERP system (Epicor) as needed.
• Transport finished products and materials to the shipping area and prepare for safe shipment
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, storage areas and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping, receiving, and supply areas; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Ensure that power vehicles are in proper working order by conducting required pre-trip inspections per checklist
• As needed, lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds of materials to assist in production. Learn and execute team lifts for items over 40 pounds
• Adhere to all safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, navigating the plant with alert behavior, operating power tools and machines according to instructions, and disposing of waste properly
• All other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience including the ability to apply math (fractions, ratios, measurements) and to read, comprehend, and convert instruction manuals/diagrams into work
• Demonstrated experience safely operating cranes, lift trucks and other warehouse equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to obtain Lift Truck certification by completing PSI on-site Training Program

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfort with technology including MS Office, Excel, Outlook and the ability to quickly learn Epicor ERP system is a plus
• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Prior experience using Lean manufacturing and/or ISO9001 methodologies, processes, or tools is helpful

PSI offers a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision to pet insurance as well as discounted prescription plans. Additionally, we also provide a 401k match, life insurance and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. Come join our team and learn more about PSI and what we have to offer!

Power Solutions International/3Pi is an EOE disability/vet company offering a drug-free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.