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Material Handler -1st Shift
Company: S & C Electric Company
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 08/14/2026
Job Categories: Manufacturing and Production, Energy / Utilities
Job Description
Material Handler -1st Shift

At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career. 

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner! 

Hours:

  • 6:00 AM-2:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
  • Overtime may be required based on business needs

 

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, with a commitment to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated hourly base pay rate for this position is $20.00. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual short-term incentive bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Material Handler! 

The Material Handler –Transporting material from inventory locations to production lines / shipping making the necessary transactions using ERP systems (Oracle). Maintaining inventory accuracy and organization.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Complete S&C Forklift certification program, including any required testing and certification hours need to pass the program.  
  • Manage inventory transaction using ERP systems (Oracle).
  • Support inventory activities such as cycle counting and maintaining inventory accuracy.
  • Work with cross functional teams such as planning, offsite warehouses, and production leadership to ensure on time parts delivery and inventory accuracy.
  • Proactively identify process gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen inventory control / accuracy.
  • Reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and Oracle, investigate root causes while recommending corrective actions.
  • Support receiving procedures and manage material storage and flow between inventory and production lines.
  • Utilize Oracle ERP to determine part quantities, locations, and receiving history.  
  • Review job orders and part drawings to accurately determine which parts and materials are needed for specific jobs and areas.  
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

 

What you’ll Need To Succeed: 

  • High School Diploma/GED 
  • 1+ years of demonstrated experience in a material handling or related role within a manufacturing environment.  
  • 1+ years of driving a forklift, (standup preferred), with a safe driving record.  
  • Ability to operate an electric forklift for indoor and outdoor use.  
  • Good attention to detail, with the ability to determine accurate order quantities consistently.  
  • Ability to work independently and meet requirements of assigned materials requests.  
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate information efficiently and effectively to team members in a variety of production support departments.  
  • Basic computer skills with the ability to review and respond to requests via internal applications.  
  • Basic math skills with the ability to calculate quantities and weights.  
  • Good interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to understand and complete requests given by team member inside and outside of the department.  
  • Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.  
  • Ability and willingness to follow Health Safety & Environment procedures accurately, reporting concerns promptly to the safety action team.  
  • Proficient in using MS Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.  

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principles 

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com.  

No fixed Deadline

Please upload an up-to-date resume with work history in order to be considered. 

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