Material Handler

Sub Source • Rockford, IL

100d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Material Handler is responsible for accurately, safely, and promptly moving customer-owned materials, raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products throughout Sub Source, Inc. The role supports inventory accuracy, material traceability, customer satisfaction, and compliance with the company's ISO 9001 Quality Management System. It also maintains accurate documentation and supports production operations while ensuring materials are handled in accordance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.

The position receives and verifies incoming shipments, inspects for damage or discrepancies, maintains material identification and traceability, stages materials for production, and verifies shipping paperwork and shipment contents before release. The Material Handler follows quality and safety procedures, protects customer property and confidential information, assists customers and delivery personnel, and communicates with internal departments about shipping, receiving, and inventory matters. The role is based in a manufacturing/industrial facility and reports to the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor.

Requirements

• Previous experience in manufacturing shipping and receiving is required.
• Experience safely operating sit-down forklifts.
• Must successfully complete and maintain Sub Source's Powered Industrial Truck certification in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Ability to read, understand, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform job duties safely, understand quality requirements, verify documentation, and communicate with customers, suppliers, carriers, and coworkers.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Maintain the integrity of customer property, product identification, material traceability, and documented records in accordance with the company's Quality Management System, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to accurately read blueprints, packing slips, purchase orders, certifications, and shipping documentation.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming customer materials, raw materials, tooling, supplies, and production materials.
• Verify shipment quantities, part numbers, certifications, purchase orders, and packing documentation.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage and immediately report discrepancies.
• Maintain material identification and traceability during receiving, storage, production, and shipping.
• Ensure required certifications, material test reports, packing lists, and customer documentation accompany shipments when required.
• Verify shipping paperwork, labels, certifications, and quantities before releasing shipments.
• Safely move production materials while maintaining product identification and traceability.
• Stage materials for production according to production schedules.
• Comply with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements and follow documented work instructions, quality procedures, and customer-specific requirements.
• Identify and report nonconforming material in accordance with company procedures.
• Protect customer property and confidential information while materials are in the company's possession.
• Follow OSHA regulations and company safety policies, and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment deficiencies.
• Maintain clean, organized, hazard-free work areas using 5S principles.
• Immediately report injuries, near misses, unsafe conditions, and equipment concerns.
• Professionally assist customers, suppliers, freight carriers, inspectors, and delivery personnel.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing deliveries to minimize production delays.
• Promptly communicate shipping, receiving, and inventory concerns to Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Management.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Assist Production, Quality, Maintenance, or other departments as business needs require.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding customer information, pricing, and proprietary processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support Lean manufacturing objectives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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