Material Handler

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, the Material Handler – Basic transports materials from supply stores to drop-off locations within a manufacturing facility using powered industrial vehicles. Trigger cards and internal applications notify the handler when additional stock is needed. The position also completes forklift training requirements to advance to the intermediate level. The role supports receiving, shipping, and manufacturing operations. It involves receiving and transferring purchase orders and materials, delivering items to internal customers, unloading vans and trucks, and loading and packing trucks and open-deck trailers. The Material Handler uses Oracle ERP, scanners, tablets, and internal applications to manage inventory transactions and identify finished goods. The role requires compliance with company safety, environmental, quality, and other policies, as well as maintaining required powered industrial vehicle certifications and training. The available shift is 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed. The estimated hourly base pay rate is $20.00. The position is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Requirements

1–3 years of demonstrated experience in material handling or a related role in a manufacturing environment.
1–2 years of experience operating a powered industrial vehicle to move and deliver materials with zero incidents.
1–2 years of experience loading and unloading trucks.
Experience operating a stand-up forklift and stand-up tugger.
High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, material management, or warehousing.
Experience using computer equipment such as tablets and scanners to complete inventory transactions.
Proficient iPad, scanning, and computer skills, including reviewing and responding to requests through internal applications.
Basic math skills, including accurately calculating quantities and weights.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information effectively to production support teams.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently to fulfill assigned material requests.
Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment and physically move raw materials for most of the workday.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to understand and complete requests from team members inside and outside the department.
Forklift license or certification.
Ability to work overtime when required and scheduled by management.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling hazardous goods.

Responsibilities

Use powered industrial vehicles to deliver materials to dedicated locations within the manufacturing facility.
Follow safety and environmental policies and comply with applicable company policies and rules.
Maintain powered industrial vehicle licenses, recertifications, and training requirements.
Use Oracle ERP to receive purchase orders, check information, and determine part quantities, locations, and receiving history.
Meet department targets and adhere to quality and safety standards.
Determine accurate order quantities for packaging MRP orders.
Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.
Use scanners to receive purchase orders, transfer materials, and transact orders.
Deliver items to the correct internal customers and locations.
Unload vans and trucks while using departmental space safely and efficiently.
Load and unload open-deck trailers using a forklift and/or overhead crane.
Load and pack trucks to ensure safe transport and efficient use of space.
Use scanners to identify finished goods loaded on trucks.
Work with departmental mentors, apply feedback, and improve work quality and accuracy.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and adhere to company policy.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others and attend meetings as requested or required.
Maintain ongoing training requirements and work overtime when required and scheduled by management.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.