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

Jabil • Gurnee, IL

2d • $17 - $31

About The Position

As a Material Handler at Jabil, you will help keep manufacturing operations moving by ensuring materials are in the right place at the right time. The role involves hands-on use of inventory systems, RF scanners, forklifts, material handling equipment, and manufacturing processes, while working with teams throughout the operation.

This position supports production through accurate and timely material movement, replenishment, storage, returns, inventory transactions, and documentation. It also involves operating material handling equipment safely, maintaining inventory accuracy and organized stockroom locations, supporting FIFO and cycle-count practices, following quality and security procedures, and contributing to a clean and safe workplace and continuous improvement activities.

The schedule is a 12-hour rotating day shift from 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM: two days on, two days off, three days on, and three days off.

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 accurate 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, correspondence, inventory documentation, and material labels.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying part numbers, quantities, storage locations, and system information.
• Ability to identify problems, gather relevant information, and support appropriate solutions.
• Ability to follow procedures, apply sound judgment, and communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to operate a computer using Windows-based systems and related software and learn Jabil software applications and applicable ERP systems.
• 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.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, inventory accuracy, quality, and operational performance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forklift or powered industrial truck operating experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or similar environment.
• Understanding of FIFO, Bin Management, cycle counting, and material replenishment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous warehouse, stockroom, inventory control, material handling, manufacturing, or distribution 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 the movement and replenishment of materials to manufacturing areas in support of production schedules and operational requirements.
• Pick, stage, move, and deliver materials accurately to production and other departments, including Shipping and Parts Preparation.
• Return unused materials to the stockroom, pull inventory for purges and other operational needs, and complete corresponding system transactions.
• Verify materials, quantities, part numbers, locations, and documentation for accurate physical and system transactions.
• Safely operate forklifts and other powered or manual material handling equipment to move, load, unload, stage, and store materials.
• Perform pre-use equipment inspections and report safety or maintenance concerns according to established procedures.
• Maintain organized storage locations using Bin Management practices and support FIFO inventory rotation.
• Perform assigned cycle counts, research inventory discrepancies, and assist with inventory verification and reconciliation.
• Identify and dispose of scrap components according to 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 that meets 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 and support 5S and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify and communicate inventory, material handling, or process concerns 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
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• 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
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED