Material Handler

Non-Exempt/Hourly

Starting pay is commensurate with experience

About Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc.: Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc. (PHIL) is a global leader of customized off-highway truck haulage enhancements including: Autogate® Tailgates, Water Tanks, Truck Bodies, Trailers, Load Ejectors and Sideboards. PHIL was founded in Peoria, IL in 1969 and has continued to operate as both a privately owned and team-centered company since. We are very passionate about the success of our associates. We strive to provide everyone that comes to work for PHIL with a lifelong career instead of just a job and we support the training and development of each one of our team members to help them realize and achieve their highest potential. PHIL offers competitive wages and a solid benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, sick time and personal days. PHIL also has a 401k plan, paid company holidays, offers educational assistance programs and other great benefits.

About the Position: We are looking for a Material Handler to join our team. This individual will work in with the Production Supervisor and other Associates to move steel, product, and other items as needed to work centers per request. This role also works to verify inventory and maintain an organized layout and safe work environment.

Experience Required:

• High school diploma or general education requirement
• 2+ years' experience operating fork truck (12,000lb. to 16,000lb. is ideal)
• Availability to work standard hours and overtime as needed
• Manufacturing background with steel or sheet metal is ideal

Responsibilities:

• Pulls individual parts, material, and steel per request of supervisor or Associates
• Completes material handling functions as needed, e.g., bringing materials into the building, operating a fork truck
• Operates an overhead crane if needed
• Reports any inventory shortfalls to direct supervisor
• Completes daily pickup of area and remains responsible for cleanliness of work area
• Maintains all equipment and tools
• Adheres to all safety protocols including always wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Uses a barcode scanning system to clock in and out of jobs
• Assists other PHIL and Welarco personnel as requested
• Remains willing and able to cross-train and float into other positions of the Production Department as requested

Philippi-Hagenbuch/Welarco Fabrications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.