Material Handler

Position Responsibilities:

• Load and unload trucks or from pallets, trays, storage racks, conveyors, and machines
• Enter transactions into computer system or catalog
• Maintain First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory system
• Ensure all counts and shipping documents accurately represent material and product being shipped and received before signing
• Sort and place materials in predetermined storage locations in the warehouse or plant
• Report material shortages to purchasing agent or warehouse supervisor
• Ensure all overnight and ground shipments are processed daily
• Accurately count and record material and product during physical inventories and audits
• Comply with all safety rules, policies and procedures, maintain neat and orderly work areas
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 0 – 1+ years of general work experience
• Ability to read and understand the English language
• Must possess good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must possess basic math skills
• Ability to learn to operate powered lift trucks and other material movers
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented
• Must be a team player and maintain appropriate attendance standard

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Frequent lifting/pulling/pushing product with approximate weight of 160 pounds.  Frequent and immediate reaching to perform job duties.  Employee will occasionally do overhead reaching to perform various duties as assigned, frequent standing and walking to perform various duties.  Frequent squatting or bending to perform various duties as assigned.  Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.  

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.