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

Jabil•Gurnee, IL

About The Position

At Jabil, the Material Handler II helps keep manufacturing operations moving by ensuring materials are in the right place at the right time. The role supports production and other operational areas through accurate physical material movements, inventory transactions, equipment operation, stockroom organization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position uses RF scanners, ERP systems, computers, forklifts, and other material handling equipment in an active warehouse and manufacturing environment. This role works a 12-hour rotating day shift from 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM, on a schedule of two days on, two days off, three days on, and three days off. The Material Handler follows safety, quality, inventory control, and security procedures; maintains accurate records and organized storage locations; and supports 5S and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

Ability to safely operate forklifts and applicable material handling equipment in accordance with site requirements.
Knowledge of basic warehouse, stockroom, material handling, and inventory control practices.
Ability to perform physical material movements accurately and complete corresponding inventory system transactions.
Ability to use RF scanners or similar barcode scanning equipment.
Ability to read and understand work instructions, visual aids, short correspondence, inventory documentation, and material labels.
Strong attention to detail when verifying part numbers, quantities, locations, and system information.
Ability to identify problems, gather relevant information, and support appropriate solutions.
Ability to follow procedures and apply sound judgment.
Ability to communicate effectively and work independently as well as collaboratively.
Ability to operate a computer using Windows-based systems and related software, and to learn Jabil software and ERP applications.
Basic mathematical skills, including arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and the ability to calculate basic rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret charts or graphs.
Commitment to workplace safety, inventory accuracy, quality, and operational performance.
Ability to meet applicable site requirements for forklift or powered industrial truck operation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous warehouse, stockroom, inventory control, material handling, manufacturing, or distribution experience.
Previous forklift operating experience.
Experience using RF scanners, warehouse management systems, or ERP inventory systems.
Experience with cycle counting, inventory transactions, material replenishment, or FIFO inventory practices.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute physical and system-based material movements and replenishment for manufacturing operations.
Deliver materials to manufacturing and other areas, including Shipping and Parts Preparation.
Pick, stage, move, and deliver materials according to production and inventory requirements.
Return unused materials to the stockroom and complete the required system transactions.
Pull inventory materials for purges and other operational needs.
Verify materials, quantities, part numbers, locations, and documentation for accurate transactions.
Operate forklifts and other powered or manual material handling equipment safely to move, load, unload, stage, and store materials.
Complete pre-use equipment inspections and report safety or maintenance concerns.
Protect materials from damage and select suitable handling equipment based on handling requirements.
Maintain organized storage locations using Bin Management practices and support FIFO inventory rotation.
Perform cycle counts, research discrepancies, and assist with inventory verification and reconciliation.
Complete inventory system transactions at the time of physical material movements.
Identify, segregate, and dispose of scrap components according to established procedures.
Use RF scanners, ERP systems, Windows-based applications, and Jabil software for material and inventory transactions.
Review paperwork and system information and maintain documentation for inventory control, quality, and audit requirements.
Follow safety, material handling, inventory control, quality, and security procedures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized stockroom and warehouse environment.
Support 5S and continuous improvement activities to improve material flow, organization, accuracy, and efficiency.
Identify material, inventory, or process concerns and communicate them to appropriate team members or leadership.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Shipping, Receiving, and other operational teams to resolve material-related issues.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.