Material Handler- 3Rd Shift

Anchor Brake Shoe Company (New York Air Brake) provides high quality, innovative and competitively priced brake shoe products to freight and transit railroad industries worldwide.

We are located in West Chicago and our plant reaches average temps of 120+ degrees F in warmer months with dust and debri.

Material Handler- 3rd shift

• $21.42/hr. + $1.50 shift differential + $1,000 sign-on
• 3rd shift: Sunday - Thursday, 11 PM - 7 PM

The Materials Handler is responsible for loading and unloading trucks safely. Responsible for answering calls in the plant to move materials into and out of the different departments and into and outside the building. Responsible to stage outgoing shipments. The operator is responsible for keeping the work area clean, organized, and safe.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Safely operate lift trucks following current OSHA standards.
• To place incoming raw materials in proper locations designated by the materials manager or shift supervisor.
• To place finished goods in designated locations as assigned by the materials manager or shift supervisor.
• To empty dumpsters and trash bins as needed or by request.
• Run flash grinder and hammermill machine.
• Housekeeping and PM requirements on lift trucks and in areas designated.
• Call the shift supervisor or maintenance personnel immediately should the lift truck not operate properly or safety concerns exist.
• Complete the daily checklist accurately, and timely, as required.
• To work in other department jobs as assigned and qualified.
• In the absence of the shift supervisor regarding safety, quality, or productivity issues, the lab tech shall provide instructions.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of work experience in warehouse and materials
• Forklift experience
• Be able to work overtime hours before or after regularly scheduled shifts or on weekends and be available to work any of the three shifts as needed.
• Capable of operating floor sweeper

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Wear PPE as required; metatarsal safety shoes, laborers gloves, protective glasses with side shields, ear plugs, dust/mist respirator.
• Must be able to tolerate conditions of elevated temperatures, dust, and draft.
• Must tolerate extended periods of sitting throughout the shift
• Must tolerate occasional lifting from the ground of 25 lbs.
• Adequate hearing and comprehension to answer calls within the plant.
• Adequate vision to safely operate vehicles inside, outside, and around the plant.
• Must be able to climb on and off a forklift truck continuously.
• Must be able to climb up and down stairs. Certified Anchor forklift driver by company operator trainer.

ADVANCEMENT

• Achieved 80% on written test for OSHA Forklift Drivers.
• Achieved 80% on Material Handler and Backup Obstacle Course forklift driving test.

WHAT WE OFFER
From Engineering to Test Laboratory; Manufacturing & Skilled Machine Operation to Sales and Marketing; Field Service to Customer Service; Quality to HR to Finance to Software Development, our team-based approach is built on inclusion, opportunity, development, social responsibility and rewards. You are afforded the chance to grow personally and professionally through challenging assignments, commitment to continuing education, exposure to a variety of projects, and international travel. Our benefits are cutting edge as we offer student loan repayment assistance, lucrative 401k program, company assisted stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, onsite workout facilities & classes along with competitive salary and incentive compensation, generous paid time off programs and a full array of medical, dental and vision options. We’ve got the right stuff, do you? Let’s find out together.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!

New York Air Brake LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.42 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift

Application Question(s):

• This position requires passing a drug and background check (medical marijuana cards accepted). Are you able to meet these requirements?

Experience:

• Forklift/ material handling/ shipping/receiving: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Fluent English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person