Material Handler, 1st Shift | $20.00/hr - IDEAL INDUSTRIES

We are looking for reliable, team players with a great work ethic, ready to make a quality product in a great workplace! Use your resume to tell us about your transferrable skills, interests, and experience. Apply today!

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

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." Becker's foundational principle represents our everyday commitment to you. It's the driving force behind our partnerships with the world's leading distributors, a state of the art delivery system, outstanding customer and technical support and variety of operational benefits designed to save you time and money. It means we're proud of the way we do business.

IDEAL brings you products that make your job easier; products that you can rely on, with warranties you can trust; products that are available whenever and wherever you need them. Every IDEAL product comes with the promise made by our founder more than 90 years ago.

Responsibilities: 

• 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
  • Receive inventory and validate quantities against purchase order
  • Stocking of shelves with material
  • Setup and run Print and Apply machinery
  • Generation of DOT required documentation, including the Bill of Lading
  • Packaging of freight shipments to prevent product damage. This includes 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. 

Skills/Competencies Required:

• 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. 

Education/Experience:

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

Physical Requirements:

• 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 42 lb bucket 10ft, push and pull up to 50 lbs of force at waist height. This capability will either be determined from a physical exam, or verifiable past performance.
• Must be able to continously stand/walk and/or sit during a 9 - 10 hour shift, frequent squatting/crouching, reach, and bend. Frequently step up and down 12" step and manipulate hand controls of mechanical lift. 

Work Environment:

• 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. 

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Offers of employment are contingent upon background and drug screenings, and work authorization confirmation through E-Verify.