Receiver I

Guardian Equipment Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

10 holidays

5 sick days

Advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Guardian Equipment, located in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Receiver I to unload incoming materials, verify quantities against packing lists, identify shortages, and move items to the correct areas on the manufacturing floor.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of warehouse experience, basic math skills, and familiarity with RF scanners and inventory systems. This is an on-site position with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Basic math for inventory counting and verification.
• Foundational computer literacy to navigate systems and RF scanners.

Responsibilities

• Receiving: check counts of incoming parts, materials, and supplies.
• Verification: compare with PO/packing lists for shortages or damage.
• Material handling: move material to correct area or storage.
• Safety: comply with all PPE and safety policies on the production floor.

Skills

Inventory counting

RF scanners

Math basics

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Reports To: Receiving and Stockroom Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $21.50

Location: Chicago, IL (On-site)

About Guardian Equipment

Founded forty years ago, Guardian Equipment manufactures industrial safety products (specifically, emergency eyewash and shower equipment). We are a family-owned company and the largest manufacturer of these products in the world. Product quality, innovation and service to our customers drive our success.

• Safety: We never sacrifice safety for speed or money.
• Quality: Durability is our standard, and we never rush orders at the expense of performance metrics.
• Service: We strive to get our customers the products they need when they need them.
• Efficiency: We achieve competitive pricing through waste reduction and lean manufacturing.

Proud to Call Chicago Home

We love Chicago and have always been here. We have two state-of-the‑art facilities totaling 200,000 square feet in River North. WaterSaver Faucet is at Erie and Halsted Streets, while Guardian Equipment is at North Branch and Division Streets on Goose Island. Both companies have gated off‑street parking, are close to the Kennedy Expressway (I90), and have easy access to public transportation.

Position Summary

The Receiver I is responsible for unloading incoming material, identifying material and verifying quantities and identifying shortages, reporting, and moving material to assigned areas.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Receiving: Check count a wide variety of incoming parts, materials, and supplies.
• Verification: Check against purchase orders or packing lists for proper shipment, shortages, damage in transit, broken packages, and obvious defects.
• Material Handling: Move material to the proper department or place in temporary storage.
• Inspection Support: Open cartons, check for shortages or damage, and deliver to the inspection area.
• Equipment Operation: Operate power jacks, pallet jacks and other equipment in unloading, moving, or storing materials.
• Safety Adherence: Comply strictly with all company safety policies, including the mandatory and continuous utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel‑toed boots, and specific hand protection.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 1 year of related warehouse training or experience.
• Basic mathematical proficiency for inventory counting, verification and count scales.
• Foundational computer literacy to navigate systems or utilize RF scanners.
• Familiarity with WaterSaver Faucet/Guardian Equipment products and the parts, materials, packaging, or shipping requirements relevant to the position, including item numbering and nomenclature, preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical Activity: Regularly required to stand, walk, and maintain physical balance for the entire duration of an 8-hour shift. Continuous use of hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, align, or feel small industrial parts. Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling actions are necessary.
• Lifting Constraints: Must possess the consistent physical capacity to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted throughout the workday.
• Environment: Position is located entirely on an active manufacturing floor. The work area is climate‑controlled but subject to localized temperature variations.

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health Insurance plans; HMO, PPO, and HSA options after 90 days
• Vision and Dental insurance.
• Short- and long‑term disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Ten (10) paid holidays.
• Five (5) paid sick days per year.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

Guardian Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all personnel. All employment selections are decided based on business necessities, job specifications, merit, and operational performance, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status under the Illinois Human Rights Act and Federal Title VII.