Material Handler

PCA • Bedford Park, IL

20d

About The Position

The Material Handler works as part of a team supporting a manufacturing operation, with the goal of increasing productivity and reducing downtime and waste. The position also assists with plant and facilities-related work and may help with all jobs on the plant floor. The role follows company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures and maintains the shop and equipment according to 5S standards. This is a second-shift position, scheduled from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM; overtime and weekend work may be required as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Passion for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Ability to sit, stoop, and bend.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to bend and sit for extended hours.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency to reduce machine downtime.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.
• Certified industrial truck operator.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing team in increasing productivity and decreasing downtime and waste.
• Take an active role in plant and facilities-related work and assist with jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.
• Maintain the shop and shop equipment in accordance with 5S standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Two weeks of paid vacation per calendar year, prorated during the initial year based on hire date.
• Paid holidays.
• Eligibility within the first 30 days of employment to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Automatic enrollment in life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Automatic enrollment upon hire in the 401(k) plan, with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

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