Vactor Mfg. Inc 3rd shift Material Handler

Federal Signal Openings•Streator, IL

About The Position

Vactor Mfg. Inc. is hiring a 3rd shift Material Handler for its shipping, receiving, and stores operation in Streator, Illinois. The role involves maintaining inventory records and handling the movement of materials into and out of stores inventory using forklifts, power lifts, and other material-handling equipment. The position may require overtime and includes maintaining a safe, clean workplace. The employee must complete annual Hazardous Waste Management Training for the C&P area. Related duties include identifying hazardous waste; adding or removing it from accumulation containers or tanks; transferring it to or from accumulation points; inspecting accumulation areas; working at central accumulation points; and properly labeling, storing, and handling hazardous waste. In an incident involving a hazardous-waste spill, fire, or explosion, the employee's specified response is to notify management only. Signing hazardous-waste manifests is permitted only when authorized by management. Vactor Mfg. Inc. is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, a manufacturer of products and solutions serving municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers. The company states that it provides a smoke-free, drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Basic math skills.
Some clerical and computer skills, including data entry, legible numbers, and writing skills.
Ability to move up to 50 lbs.
Forklift certification or commitment to become certified.
High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain inventory records.
Operate power lifts and/or forklifts, power saws, narrow-aisle equipment, and other material-handling equipment.
Stock, pick, pack, and receive items into and out of stores inventory.
Maintain the accuracy of computerized inventory records.
Maintain a safe, clean workplace.
Complete annual Hazardous Waste Management Training for the C&P area.
Identify hazardous waste and add or remove it from accumulation containers or tanks.
Transfer hazardous waste to or from accumulation points.
Notify management only in response to hazardous-waste spills, fires, or explosions.
Sign hazardous-waste manifests when authorized by management.
Inspect hazardous-waste accumulation areas and operate and work at central accumulation points.
Perform tasks involving occupational exposure to hazardous waste and properly label, store, and handle hazardous waste.
Cross-train in all functional responsibilities of the shipping, receiving, and stores operation.