Material Handler, 1st Shift

Overview

We are looking for reliable, team players with a great work ethic, ready to make a quality product in a great workplace!

This is a FIRST SHIFT position, working Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm in Sycamore, IL.

J. Walter Becker founded IDEAL in 1916 and made a promise that is still an important part of the way IDEAL operates today: "An IDEAL product will provide a value greater than the price paid for it. Service is a part of the product." The founder’s principle underpins our commitment to exceptional customer and technical support, a state‑of‑the‑art delivery system, and operational benefits that save time and money.

• Follow all safety procedures.
• Perform varied warehouse tasks under the regular direction of the Supervisor and/or Lead person, including but not limited to: accurately processing customer orders into shipments utilizing bar‑code equipment
  • Operating a powered industrial truck to move and store material as required
  • Loading and unloading of trucks
  • Receiving inventory and validating quantities against purchase order
  • Stocking shelves with material
  • Setting up and running print and apply machinery
  • Generating DOT required documentation, including the Bill of Lading
  • Packaging freight shipments to prevent product damage (shrink wrap, banding, and proper carton stacking techniques)
• Follow all quality procedures and instructions.
• Maintain housekeeping in the work area.
• Other related duties as directed by management.
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential to teamwork, timely information exchange, and meeting productivity requirements.

• Must be able to follow verbal and written multi‑step directions for semi‑complex tasks.
• Visual acuity and hand dexterity to package and assemble a variety of materials is required.
• For selected tasks, color and depth perception may be required.
• Ability to perform routine computer data entry and queries is required.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Requires the ability to read and follow job instructions, complete written forms, and effectively communicate with others.
• Reliable, predictable attendance is an essential duty of the job.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience working in a warehouse is desired.

• Must be able to frequently lift 10 lbs. up to 64 inches, occasionally lift up to 25 lbs for up to 64 inches, occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, lift and carry a 42 lb bucket 10 ft, push and pull up to 50 lbs of force at waist height. This capability may be determined by a physical exam or verifiable past performance.
• Must be able to continuously stand/walk and/or sit during a 9–10 hour shift, frequent squatting/crouching, reach, and bend. Frequently step up and down a 12" step and manipulate hand controls of a mechanical lift.

• Hot/cold temperatures based on seasonal variations
• May be humidity, noise, odors, dust
• Safety precautions are a must to minimize potential exposure to mechanical hazards.

The rate of pay for this position is $20.00/hour. This represents a good faith disclosure of compensation, which is the fixed starting rate for this position.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Education Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Cash Balance Pension Plan

• Vacation
• Personal Days
• Volunteer Time
• Holidays
• Parental Leave

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is proud to be one of Newsweek’s Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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