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

Jabil•Gurnee, IL

About The Position

Jabil is hiring a Material Handler II to support manufacturing operations by ensuring materials are available in the right place at the right time. The role involves hands-on work with inventory systems, RF scanners, forklifts, material handling equipment, and manufacturing processes, in an active warehouse and manufacturing environment. The schedule is a 12-hour rotating night shift from 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM, following a cycle of two days on, two days off, three days on, and three days off. The Material Handler moves, stages, delivers, and replenishes materials for production and other departments; maintains accurate inventory and system records; and supports stockroom organization, cycle counts, FIFO, and Bin Management. The role also requires safe operation and inspection of material handling equipment, accurate documentation and ERP transactions, and adherence to safety, quality, security, and inventory-control procedures. The employee works with manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, receiving, and other operational teams, and supports 5S and continuous improvement activities. The hourly pay range is $17.12–$30.82. The actual offer may depend on qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

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 accurately complete physical material movements and 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, storage locations, and system information.
Ability to identify problems, collect relevant information, and support appropriate solutions.
Ability to follow procedures and apply sound judgment when completing assigned responsibilities.
Effective communication with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
Ability to use Windows-based computer systems and related software, and learn Jabil software applications and ERP systems.
Basic mathematics skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; 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 forklift or powered industrial truck operating experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or similar environment.
Previous warehouse, stockroom, inventory control, material handling, manufacturing, or distribution experience.
Knowledge or experience with FIFO, Bin Management, cycle counting, and material replenishment.
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.
Pick, stage, move, and deliver materials to production and other departments, including Shipping and Parts Preparation.
Return unused materials to the stockroom, pull materials for purges and other operational needs, and complete applicable system transactions.
Verify materials, quantities, part numbers, locations, and documentation for accurate material movements and inventory records.
Operate forklifts and other powered or manual material handling equipment to move, load, unload, stage, and store materials safely.
Perform required pre-use equipment inspections and report safety or maintenance concerns.
Protect materials and products from damage during handling, transportation, and storage.
Maintain organized material locations using Bin Management practices and support FIFO inventory rotation.
Perform assigned warehouse cycle counts and assist with researching discrepancies, inventory verification, and reconciliation.
Identify and dispose of scrap components in accordance with established procedures.
Use RF scanners, computers, Windows-based applications, ERP systems, and Jabil software to complete material and inventory transactions.
Review paperwork and system information and maintain documentation according to inventory control, quality, and audit requirements.
Follow safety, material handling, inventory control, quality, and security procedures, and maintain a clean, safe, organized stockroom and warehouse.
Support 5S and continuous improvement activities that 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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance, with HRA and HSA options.
401(k) match and retirement plan.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Paid time off, accruing at 3.07 hours during the first year of employment.
Tuition reimbursement.
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Commuter benefits.
Employee assistance program.
Pet insurance.
Adoption assistance.
Annual merit increases.
Community volunteer opportunities.
Paid parental leave of four weeks.
In 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed and 2 optional floating), subject to yearly change.