Material Handler
- Chicago, IL 60638
- Schedule: Monday – Thursday 2:30PM – 1:00AM
- Pay: $20-$22/ hour
Join a company where your work matters. At ROCKWOOL, you'll be part of a team that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement while enjoying competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to build a lasting career. Together, we're creating innovative solutions that make buildings safer, more energy efficient, and more sustainable for future generations.
Join us and make a difference!
About the Role:
Operate powered industrial trucks to move materials and products to and from storage areas and machines, supply machines with raw materials, remove and empty scrap hoppers and stage finished products in staging areas.
What We’re Looking For:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Good math, English language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required
- High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self or others; promote a safe work environment
- Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
- Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
- Maintain a clean & safe environment
- May be required to use RF scanner gun
- Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license may be required
- Forklift certification per OSHA standards
What You’ll Do:
- Obtains copy of production schedule and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas and machines in the facility
- Unloading raw materials from trucks or rail containers
- Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the factory
- Stacking goods in the correct staging areas, following inventory control instructions
- Stacking empty pallets
- Performing daily equipment checks such as watering the truck’s battery
- Dumping materials into scrap hoppers
- Other activities as assigned
What we offer
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning Day 1
- 401K with company match up to 6%
- Paid Time Off and 12 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
- Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement and EAP access.
- Safety First: Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected.
Benefits may vary by location and position. Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly sitting on a powered industrial truck
- Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time
- Having a good sense of balance
- Having good eye-hand-foot coordination
- Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season
Work Environment & Conditions:
Join a clean, safe, and modern manufacturing facility equipped with advanced technology and innovative processes. Safety is our top priority, and we provide the training, tools, and support employees need to succeed. You'll work alongside a team committed to quality, continuous improvement, and looking out for one another.
Who we are:
ROCKWOOL is a global leader in stone wool insulation solutions employing approximately 12,000 employees across 37 countries. Our products help create safer, healthier, and more sustainable buildings and industries around the world.
Our Culture and Commitment:
At ROCKWOOL, we believe great people build great companies. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel respected, valued, and supported. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact as part of our team.
ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We assess all qualified candidates based solely on their skills and qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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