Material Handler, 1st Shift | $20.00/hr

IDEAL Industries•Sycamore, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IDEAL Electrical is hiring a Material Handler for its Sycamore, Illinois operation. This first-shift position is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and pays a fixed starting rate of $20.00 per hour. The role performs varied warehouse tasks under the regular direction of a Supervisor and/or lead person, supporting safe, accurate, and timely movement and shipment of materials. Training for powered industrial truck operation is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to safely operate various powered industrial trucks.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions, including multi-step directions for complex tasks.
Ability to read and follow job instructions, complete written forms, and communicate effectively with others.
Visual acuity and hand dexterity to handle parts, supplies, tools, and related work materials.
Color and depth perception for selected tasks.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing for most of an 8–10-hour shift, frequent reaching, pulling, bending, and moving boxes weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 30 pounds frequently.
Ability to work in conditions that may include seasonal hot or cold temperatures, humidity, noise, odors, and dust, while following safety precautions.
Overtime or on-call shifts may be required.

Nice To Haves

Six months of relevant experience; preferred but not required.
OSHA-approved powered industrial truck license; training is provided.
Experience navigating ERP systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and RF scanning technology.
An equivalent combination of experience and training that ensures the ability to perform the work may be considered.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety procedures.
Perform varied warehouse tasks under the regular direction of the Supervisor and/or lead person.
Accurately process customer orders into shipments using barcode equipment.
Operate powered industrial trucks to move and store material as required.
Load and unload trucks.
Receive inventory and validate quantities against purchase orders.
Stock shelves with material.
Set up and run Print and Apply machinery.
Generate DOT-required documentation, including Bills of Lading.
Package freight shipments to prevent product damage, including shrink-wrapping, banding, and proper carton stacking.
Perform routine computer data entry and queries.
Follow all quality procedures and instructions.
Use tools and equipment such as powered industrial trucks, hand trucks, tape machines, and barcode equipment.
Maintain housekeeping in the work area.
Perform other related duties as directed by management.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance.