Demo

Material Handler

J-Tec Industries, Inc
IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

Who is Jtec

Locally owned and operated with large customer base across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Jtec is vertically integrated - our team does it all! From marketing and selling our product, on to R&D and production engineering teams. Raw materials coming in are machined, welded, painted, assembled, and shipped out to our customers. All with help and assistance along the way from administration and support roles : safety, inventory, quality, production support, maintenance, human resources, and more. We work to help each other improve, grow, and advance together .

What is Jtec

Jtec is at the forefront of new technology and growth, creating innovative solutions for an evolving material handling industry. In 2010, Jtec's flagship product was born : the CarryMore Tugger Cart System . This impressive Mother / Daughter cart tandem design would make its own reputation by reducing costs for users and improving delivery times to the lines and safety in the workplace. It continues today, in a continually evolving design, as the company's best-selling design. In 2016, Jtec's newest product line was introduced : CarryMatic Autonomous Materials Movement System , which is an electric powered system that allows for hands-free transport of materials working with AGV's and AMR's. Jtec Industries has a robust product catalog with four lines, and we are known for our expertise in cart solutions. With a commitment to quality and innovation , Jtec Industries is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimize their material handling processes.

Employee Engagement Focused - Employees are more than a number to Jtec

  • Quarterly employee engagement activities - usually involving favored foods such as our BBQ catered famous holiday luncheon , hamburger cookouts, Tremont Turkey Festival meal, and more.
  • One-on-one discussions 2-3 times per year to gain insight on areas the company and employees can grow together .
  • Teambuilding and friendly competition with bags / cornhole matches, giant jenga, etc..
  • Rotating "Teamwork Task Force" Employee Engagement Committee to help generate ideas for company events and choose our Jtec Masters' Employee of the Month.
  • And did we mention we like food?! Periodic Wellness Wednesday snacks and Fresh Cut Fruit Cup Fridays!

Competitive Pay and Benefits

  • Regular benchmarking our positions and benefits to remain competitive.
  • 401K Match : 100% company match of employee contributions up to 3% deferral, 50% company match of employee contributions between 3% and 5% deferral.
  • Company provided life insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Additional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness and accident insurances offered.
  • Affordable health / dental / vision insurance.
  • High-deductible health plan with the option of HSA (Health Savings Account) with company match program.
  • Health and / or dependent care FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program (company paid annual biometric screening, health challenges, webinars, and more).
  • Start accruing paid time off from day one.
  • Eight paid holidays annually : New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas day, and an additional Floating Holiday placed annually by management.
  • Summary / Objective

    The Material Handler moves stock or other materials around the facility by hand or by operating a fork truck.

    Duties and responsibilities

  • Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
  • Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.
  • Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
  • Attach identifying tags to containers or mark the with identifying information and ensure all internal loads have proper paperwork.
  • Sort materials before moving.
  • Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing LP tank.
  • Keep the assigned work station swept and cleaned as necessary, keep clutter and trip hazards out of work areas.
  • Qualifications

  • Education / Experience
  • 1-2 years fork lift experience

  • Knowledge
  • Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective protection of people and property.

  • Skills
  • Operation Monitoring - Watching indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  • Abilities
  • Far Vision - The ability to see details at a distance.

  • Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.
  • Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • Depth Perception - The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
  • Multi-limb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range.
  • Reaction Time - The ability to quickly respond to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
  • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Other Attributes
  • Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

  • Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
  • Working conditions

  • Sounds, Noise - Job requires frequent exposure to noises that may be distracting or uncomfortable.
  • Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled - Job requires working in a metal fabrication and warehouse environment without a cooling system.
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment - Job requires constant use of the required personal protective equipment.
  • Duration of Typical Work Week - As a full-time position the standard schedule is 40 hours / week. Production volumes will often require voluntary or mandatory weekday and / or weekend overtime.
  • Physical requirements

  • Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
  • Must be able to lift and move 50 lb parts or fixtures.
  • Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach overhead to assemble and / or move products.
  • Must be able to work in safety sensitive role, fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of drugs or alcohol, including prescribed or over the counter drugs or other substances which may alter job performance during working times (e.g., drowsiness, impaired reflexes or reaction time, lack of concentration, etc.).
  • Must be able to stand and work on your feet for an entire shift.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer Jtec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, genetic information, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, or any other protected category.

    Salary : $16 - $20

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Material Handler?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Material Handler career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $38,806 - $48,952
    Income Estimation: 
    $44,351 - $54,969
    Income Estimation: 
    $38,806 - $48,952
    Income Estimation: 
    $44,351 - $54,969
    Income Estimation: 
    $44,351 - $54,969
    Income Estimation: 
    $67,250 - $87,039
    Income Estimation: 
    $34,484 - $42,581
    Income Estimation: 
    $35,703 - $44,109
    Income Estimation: 
    $38,806 - $48,952
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at J-Tec Industries, Inc

    J-Tec Industries, Inc
    Hired Organization Address East Peoria, IL Full Time
    Who is Jtec Locally owned and operated with large customer base across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Jtec is vertically in...
    J-Tec Industries, Inc
    Hired Organization Address East Peoria, IL Full Time
    Who is Jtec Locally owned and operated with large customer base across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Jtec is vertically in...
    J-Tec Industries, Inc
    Hired Organization Address East Peoria, IL Full Time
    Who is Jtec Locally owned and operated with large customer base across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Jtec is vertically in...
    J-Tec Industries, Inc
    Hired Organization Address East Peoria, IL Full Time
    Who is Jtec Locally owned and operated with large customer base across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Jtec is vertically in...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Material Handler jobs in the IL area that may be a better fit.

    Material Handler

    Material Control Systems, Maquoketa, IA

    PMM Material Handler

    Page Material Management LLC, New York, NY

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!