Material Handler II, Electronics

G&W Electric Co.

Material Handler moving materials between cells and warehouse in Bolingbrook, IL. Responsibilities include inventory transactions, unloading, and operating powered lift equipment.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeBolingbrook • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $20 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating powered lift equipment, including Forklifts and Stackers, while ensuring safety and compliance in a manufacturing environment. Proficient in inventory management and documentation processes to support efficient warehouse operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Forklift OperationPIT (Power Industrial Truck) CertificationInventory ManagementWarehouse ExperienceBills of Material Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Pallet Jack OperationForklift OperationStacker OperationInventory TransactionsCycle CountsMaterial HandlingSafety ComplianceEquipment MaintenanceDocumenting ProductionQuality Control

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective CommunicationTraining Others

Tools & Technologies

G&W Business SystemPowered Lift TrucksHand Trucks

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift CertificationValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentWarehouse OperationsMaterial HandlingSafety ProceduresResource Conservation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Unload, move and store a variety of materials, parts or products.
Conduct Bin Maintenance as needed
Unload incoming materials, check identification for quantities and part number, report shortages or damaged material, move to storage areas
Move materials between cells, following routing, delivery tickets or orders
Fill orders from storage areas and warehouse stock and deliver to designated cells
Operate hand truck and powered lift trucks to move materials and stack loaded pallets
Load outgoing trucks using hand truck or operating lift truck
Accurately perform inventory transactions using the G&W business system
Perform cycle counts as requested
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of material handler tasks as needed
Inspect all work prior to passing it on to the next operation
Document actions by completing production and quality forms as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to safely use pallet jacks, forklifts, stackers and other manual and powered moving equipment
Must be able to read and interpret Bills of Material
Must have intermediate level computer skills
Has the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others to support the manufacturing processes
Must be able to provide proof of previous forklift certification.
Must be able to demonstrate core competence, operation, and safe working knowledge of a sit-down and a stand-up PIT (Power Industrial Truck).
Must have and maintain a valid drivers license.
Holds a High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development required
Has 1-3 years experience working in a manufacturing environment ideally
Has previous warehouse or manufacturing experience ideally
Must be able to operate powered lift equipment such as forklifts and stackers and pass written and practical evaluations
Has 3-5 years PIT (Power Industrial Truck) or Forklift

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Health club membership program and reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
401 (k)
Annual Profit Sharing
Vacation