Material Handler - Extrusion

Weather Tech Direct is seeking well-qualified Extrusion Material Handlers to help prepare material for use in the extrusion process. This is a 3rd shift position with the hours of 11pm – 7:30am, M-F.

• High performing, reliable, and teamwork-minded employees are rewarded with a competitive compensation and benefits package including the potential to earn end of year bonuses and pay increases.
• Base rate of pay starting at $19.00 per hour. Additional compensation: $1.50 per hour 3rd shift differential

• Load scrap material into grinding machines, operate grinding machines, and use a pallet jack to move pallets containing gaylords of material
• Operate powered industrial vehicles and pallet jacks to load/unload and transport materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas when needed
• Operate vacuum hose to remove material from gaylords, use a shovel to move the material towards the vacuum hose
• Prepare pallets for material stacking, band and wrap pallets of finished material
• Aid the Extrusion Operators as needed
• Comply with all safety guidelines and company procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Have a minimum of 1 year of previous experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting
• Be a team player with good attitude and strong work ethic
• Be dependable, with excellent attendance
• Be able read a tape measure and have basic math skills
• Have basic computer skills
• Have the ability to work/learn at a fast pace, while maintaining the highest quality work standards
• Be able to stand on feet for 8 hours
• Occasionally lift up to 50lbs
• Be available to work overtime and weekends, as required
• Be fluent in English and be authorized to work in the United States

Weather Tech Direct is proud to offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for internal promotions and skill development, and clean and safe workspace. Employees are offered an array of perks including:

• Outstanding Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois medical plans; as well as dental, vision, short and long term disability, and company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
• Internal Training and Development programs/opportunities