Material Handler

Jeld-Wen Inc. • Rantoul, IL

19d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

JELD-WEN is hiring a Material Handler in Rantoul, Illinois. The role supports assembly operations and finished-product production by gathering materials, operating hand tools and applicable machinery, retrieving raw, semi-finished, and finished products, and placing parts in the correct relationship for assembly. The Material Handler checks materials for quality, type, quantity, and dimensions; labels finished products to match paperwork; and reports defective materials or unsafe and questionable conditions to appropriate personnel. The position also involves repetitive assembly work, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and following plant safety rules and OSHA guidelines. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to multiply, divide, add, and subtract.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work in an environment with fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and machines, vibrations, and loud noises.
• Ability to adhere to all required safety protocols, including OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to occasionally and/or frequently lift or move stock, materials, and unfinished or finished production materials weighing between 10 and 75 pounds.
• Ability and motivation to learn.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and fast-paced environment.
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach, responsible attitude, and results-driven approach.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather materials and use appropriate hand tools, machinery, and equipment to support the assembly floor and production goals.
• Assist with assembly operations as directed by management.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to plant personnel, including Group Leaders, Group Managers, or quality control personnel.
• Label finished products to match the appropriate paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment, and follow plant safety regulations and OSHA guidelines.
• Use required personal protective and safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to supervision.
• Perform repetitive assembly functions using hand or power tools and applicable machinery and equipment.
• Retrieve raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products for assembly.
• Check pulled materials for quality, correct type and amount, and appropriate dimensions.
• Place materials and parts in the specified relationship to each other.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for employees and their families.
• Up to 15 days of vacation leave accrued annually.
• Ten paid holidays per calendar year.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Prescription Drug Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discount program.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

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