Materials Team Member - Itasca

Power Solutions International; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Power Solutions International in Itasca, IL is seeking a Warehouse Worker to join their team. This full-time position involves general warehouse duties including loading and unloading trucks, operating warehouse equipment, and maintaining accurate inventory levels.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, experience with warehouse equipment, and the ability to obtain relevant certifications. A range of benefits including medical, dental, and 401k match is offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply math (fractions, ratios, measurements), read and comprehend instruction manuals.
• Demonstrated experience safely operating cranes, lift trucks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain Lift Truck certification.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts to move inventory.
• Inspect incoming inventory and equipment for quality.
• Process inventory control records and maintain accuracy.
• Transport finished products to shipping area.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Conduct required pre‑trip inspections of power vehicles.
• Lift and carry up to 40 pounds as needed.

Skills

Safety operation of warehouse equipment

Inventory control

Basic math skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epicor ERP system

RF scanners

Forklift

Overhead cranes

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: IL 1465 - Itasca, IL 60143. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: High School. Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly. Job Shift: 1st Shift. Job Category: Warehouse. Pay: $19.00/hour.

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.
• Process appropriate inventory control records and cycle counts, maintaining accuracy using RF scanners or the ERP system (Epicor) as needed.
• Transport finished products and materials to the shipping area and prepare them for safe shipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, storage areas and workstations neat; maintain clean shipping, receiving, and supply areas; comply 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.

Benefits

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, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.

EEO Statement

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.