Material Handler

Oregon Tool • Rockford, IL

40d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

At Woods Equipment Company, we’re a passionate group of people driven by innovation and a commitment to creating the world’s most efficient agriculture products and attachments. Every Team Member drives our success. Your growth fuels our progress, empowering you to take initiative, share your ideas, and help shape what’s next. With a long history of innovation and a pioneering spirit, we’re a global team built on humility, grit, and collaboration – where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. If you’re ready to bring your perspective and thrive in a people-first culture, join us and make an impact. Under supervision, the Material Handler assists in ensuring proper and timely delivery of customer products through a variety of shipping and receiving responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 6 months to one-year related experience
• Follow safety rules and procedures and wear personal protective equipment
• Keeps work area clean and well organized
• Able to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional and quality manner
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to verbally communicate with co-workers in all areas of the plant
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as shipping orders, memos, safety rules, general policies, instructions, and procedure manuals
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to learn; seek out development activities to improve skills and increase knowledge; learn from other team members and own mistakes.
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks
• Demonstrated collaborative and supportive team member
• Proven ability to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Work in other areas as assigned
• Available to work on site as required by job
• Available to work 1st Shift Hours
• Material Handlers work a 40-hour week, plus overtime as required to meet production schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Training in operating Stock Chaser preferred
• Training on forklift, overhead crane, and semi-tractor trailer operation a plus
• Previous truck loading experience

Responsibilities

• Pull and deliver parts to necessary bays as needed
• Picks, processes, and packages as required.
• Loads and unload trucks in a timely manner.
• Performs daily safety inspection to equipment to ensure safe operation
• Efficiently pick customer orders for shipment, ensuring correct number and type of product is packed for shipment
• Assemble various products in most efficient manner for shipment
• Tag, label or mark orders as required
• Pack orders in a manner as not to damage parts during shipment
• Ensure outbound shipments are accurate
• Attend team/shift meetings
• Assist peers as needed, to meet work schedules and deadlines
• Train peers when needed
• Clean areas as assigned by lead or supervisor

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Retirement Savings Plus Plan
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service
• Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Global company with small company feel
• Safety shoes reimbursed at $150 per year
• Safety prescription glasses through approved program

What This Job Offers

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