Material Handler

Material Handler

The Material Handler supports production by safely moving and handling large spools of electrical cable on the manufacturing floor. This role ensures that materials are staged according to the daily production schedule, feeds cable into high-speed equipment, and maintains a strong focus on quality, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced wire and cable manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload large spools of electrical cable and move them throughout the facility in a safe and efficient manner.
• Follow the daily production schedule and ensure the correct materials are staged and ready for each job.
• Feed wire from spools into production machines operating at high speeds, typically 1,200–1,500 feet per minute.
• Work around and support equipment such as rewinders and wire formers, including high-speed slitting-type machinery.
• Handle materials using sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Perform picking, packing, and packaging tasks to support production and shipping requirements.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds as required during the shift.
• Maintain a high level of attention to quality and detail while handling and processing materials.
• Follow all safety procedures and demonstrate safety-minded behavior at all times on the production floor.
• Participate in on-the-job training, including walking the floor with a trainer and observing tasks on the first day.
• Support general labor tasks within the manufacturing warehouse as needed to keep production running smoothly.
• Communicate effectively with production and warehouse teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of orders.

Essential Skills

• Previous production or manufacturing experience.
• Manufacturing warehouse (WH) experience handling materials in a production environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around high-speed industrial equipment.
• Experience with material handling, including moving and staging materials for production.
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift or willingness to learn under supervision.
• Capability to perform heavy lifting, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to quality and detail while working at a steady pace.
• Safety-minded approach with consistent adherence to safety procedures and guidelines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new processes and equipment.
• Reliability and readiness to work a full shift on a consistent schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with picking, packing, and packaging in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Experience in general labor roles within an industrial or production environment.
• Interest in growing into leadership roles as skills and experience develop.
• Comfort working around equipment such as rewinders, wire formers, and other high-speed machinery.
• Openness to contract-to-hire opportunities with long-term career potential in manufacturing.

Work Environment

This role is based in a wire and cable manufacturing facility that produces and coats electrical wires and cables from scratch. The environment includes high-speed production lines where wire is fed from large spools into machines at speeds of 1,200–1,500 feet per minute and coated via extruders in various colors and thicknesses. You will work around equipment such as rewinders, wire formers, and other high-speed machinery in a busy production and warehouse setting.

The primary opening is on 1st shift, generally 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with openness to overtime as needed. The broader facility also operates 1st (7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.), 2nd (3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.), and 3rd (11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday) shifts to support expanded production. The company has recently added two new buildings to increase capacity, creating an environment of growth and continuous improvement.

You will work on your feet in a production floor setting, handling materials and equipment in a structured, safety-focused environment, with standard industrial attire appropriate for a manufacturing facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bensenville, IL.

Pay and Benefits

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