Sr Warehouse Material Handler - FS Depot (10am - 6:30pm)

Fs-Depot; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Smoke-free workplace

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

FS Depot is seeking a Sr Warehouse Material Handler for the 10am - 6:30pm shift in University Park, IL. You will manage receiving, stocking, and shipping activities, operate lift trucks, and assemble pallets/crates. Strong attention to detail and forklift experience are required.

Two years in warehousing is preferred, with ADSI and wireless systems familiarity valued. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive hourly wages, and opportunities for career growth in Federal Signal Corporation’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Attention to detail a must.
• Experience driving forklift, reach, and picker trucks is a plus.
• Experience with computers and wireless handheld warehouse systems preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years material handling, distribution and warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs warehouse receiving and shipping activities: rack picking, stock and LTL packing, bulk receiving and put away orders.
• Performs kit component picking and assembly, including making custom pallets or crates.
• Loads/unloads trucks and operates various lift trucks up to 20 ft. height.
• Uses ADSI and scanners to meter outbound parcel and LTL freight.
• Moves material across the warehouse and records movements per procedures.
• Inspects vendor-supplies or parts for quality and reports flaws.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Warehouse software

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ADSI system

Forklift

Reach truck

Picker truck

Job description

Sr Warehouse Material Handler - FS Depot (10am - 6:30pm)

Job Category: 14.4 Shipping/Receiving

Requisition Number: SRWAR007440

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

University Park, IL 60484, USA

Description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all warehouse receiving and shipping activities including, but not limited to:
  • Rack picking, Stock and LTL packing, Bulk Receiving and put away supplier/ customer orders and intercompany transfers.
  • Includes emptying crates of various sizes and weights and cutting hoses for orders ranging from 10 feet to 100 feet.
  • Customer return receiving and putting away, inventory, unloading trucks, and safety/ operational inspection of power tool and mobile equipment.
• Perform kit component picking and assembly, including making custom pallets or crates.
• Load and unload trucks using variety of equipment.
• Operate a variety of lift trucks (order picker, reach truck, and stand up) and pickers up to 20 ft. in height to load and unload racks.
• Use judgment and knowledge acquired to perform basic troubleshooting of purchase orders receiving and part replacements.
• Resolve problems with pick orders and escalating unresolved problems to the Inventory Control Clerk or supervisor.
• Operate material control system devices including but not limited to computer programs and wireless scanners.
• Operate power tools (nail guns, staple guns, etc.) and machines (wrapping machine, portable and table banding machines, tape machines, etc) as required to make custom pallets or crates.
• Move material to appropriate area throughout the warehouse and document these movements in accordance with established procedures.
• Check the quality of each vendor-supplies or manufactured part and/or assembly used, inspecting for flaws in its manufacture and functionality and report any such flaws to supervision.
• Follow safety and department rules.
• Maintain basic housekeeping of the immediate work area.
• Using computer software (ADSI) to meter outbound parcel and LTL freight.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Attention to detail a must.
• Experience driving a forklift, reach, RC, and picker truck a plus.
• Experience with computers and wireless handheld warehouse system experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years material handling, distribution and warehouse experience preferred.

Wage Range - $20.95 - $28.11/hr

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

FS Depot is the leader in supplying replacement parts and solutions to repair centers servicing municipal and industrial vehicles around the world. FS Depot is primarily engaged in supporting aftermarket parts for Federal Signal’s Environmental Solutions Group (“ESG”) business units, including Elgin Sweeper and Vactor Manufacturing.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove , IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .All other applications must be submitted online.

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