Material Handling Examples Jobs in Usa

Location:

Rockford, IL

Shift/Work Schedule:

3pm- 9pm M-F

Pay range:

$19.50/Hour

Join the Team That Fuels Your Favorite Beverages

At WP Beverages, we're proud to be a leading distributor of iconic brands like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, Lipton, Klarbrunn, Starbucks, Rockstar, Aquafina, and many more. If you've grabbed a drink at your local store or restaurant, chances are--we delivered it.

About the Role

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• Main Role: Repack area
  

Other Possible Roles:

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• Responsible for the effective and efficient building, staging, and loading of products.
  
• General housekeeping.
  
• Properly stocking and rotating product throughout warehouse locations.
  
• Organization and staging of shells and pallets.
  

DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

What We're Looking For

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• The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with a minimum of two years of experience in: Warehousing, Distribution, or Merchandising
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language.
  
• Strong organizational, time management and decision-making skills with the ability to work within a highly distracting environment.
  
• Must have the ability to operate powered industrial equipment including a fork-truck in a safe manner and maintain annual fork-truck certification.
  
• Basic math skills. Must possess intermediate personal computer skills.
  
• Ability to continually lift 60 pounds from floor to waist height and occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to shoulder height. Prolonged sitting, standing, twisting, and/or bending. The repetitive motion of one's neck, wrist, fingers, and/or arms.
  
• May be required to work weekends and holidays as needed.
  

Our Commitment to You

Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with EEOC regulations and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of a team that's refreshing the world--one bottle at a time.

Perform duties to supply dies and die components, in good operational condition, to foundry in accordance with production needs.

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• Prepare die kits consisting of dies, covers, bolts, etc. in accordance with job routing and die safety standards, based on scheduled foundry production needs. Remove dies and related components from storage maintaining proper records as to inventory and die movement. Maintain Die Services storage and holding areas in orderly condition.
  
• Inspect dies and related equipment for dimensional and general condition. Record findings and recommend repairs. Assist in shot blasting and die repair duties.
  
• Move and deliver dies and die kits to foundries using various forklift trucks and lifting equipment.
  
• Inspect, clean and spray dies with protective coating upon return from foundry. Return dies to storage, updating inventory records.
  
• Assist and instruct new employees.
  

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Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom.

At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships.

Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models.

In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management.

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Whether youre a born leader, or have earned your stripes through years of experience, you might be just the person were looking forgoal-oriented, team-focused and ready to hit the ground running.

Benefits:

• 4 day work week!
• A passionate environment that supports growth.
• Shift meals provided
• Excellent Hours
• Bonus Program
• Full Health Benefits

As a member of the management team, the Associate Manager assists in providing direction and motivation to the hourly partners, ensuring execution of all positions, chores and responsibilities in order to provide our guests with an exceptional NEWK's Experience and exceptional product quality. This position also helps to protect the brand by maintaining a sanitary, safe, respectful, efficient and quality work environment while effectively managing operational/product costs.This career opportunity is with a independently owned franchise restaurant.

NEWK'S Associate Managerstreat all people with courtesy and respectful attitude. They are reliable, independent thinkers and good decision-makers. They create a culture of empowerment and fun in caring for our guests while ensuring profitability and operational excellence are maintained. The Associate Manager values training and adheres to the NEWKs training systems.

Associate Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direction and motivation to the hourly partners, ensuring execution of all positions, chores and responsibilities in order to provide our guests with an exceptional NEWKs Experience and exceptional product quality
• Help to protect the brand by maintaining a sanitary, safe, respectful, efficient and quality work environment while effectively managing operational/product costs

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• Excellent communications, supervisory, and guest service skills
• Computer literacy; comfortable with Microsoft Office Software
• Must have a valid drivers license and insurance

Our commitment to quality ingredients and customer service begins with every team member. If youre looking for an exciting career in a passionate environment, youve come to the right place.Our success relies on happy guests and happy team members. Exceptional customer service has been our foundation since day one.

Heidelberg Materials Trading is the international trading arm of Heidelberg Materials, handling overseas dry‑bulk products exports and imports. We are looking for a talented individual to join our team in our USA Office as:

Administrative Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Fixed-term role covering a maternity leave period.

Position Details:

• This is a fixed‑term maternity cover role.
• 3 days per week (with flexibility on which days) and 8 hours per day.
• Role will begin in April 2026 on a mutually agreed start date.
• End date is flexible, depending on the return of the incumbent and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to office leadership and operational teams.
• Manage calendars, schedule appointments, coordinate meetings, and prepare meeting materials.
• Organize domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, bookings, and expense reports.
• Maintain office records, files, and databases with high accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with document preparation such as memos, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Serve as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring professional communication and timely response.
• Handle office supply management, vendor coordination, and general office maintenance requests.
• Support onboarding activities by preparing documentation, facilitating IT access, and coordinating new‑hire logistics.
• Assist in organizing company events, workshops, and team-building activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly administrative reports for management review.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements in all administrative processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and exercise discretion at all times.
• Identify opportunities to optimize administrative workflows through digitization, automation, or updated procedures.
• Support special projects and cross‑functional initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid U.S. work authorization required.
• Minimum 2-3 years of administrative or office support experience, preferably within an international organization.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with SharePoint is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and ability to work with confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams across different locations and time zones.
• Familiarity with travel coordination, expense management, and basic procurement processes is an advantage.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications will be kept strictly confidential.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Shift Leader/Supervisor/Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations within our dynamic factory environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supervising production teams, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining high-quality standards throughout their shift. This leadership role is vital in coordinating activities on the assembly line and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to optimize productivity and efficiency.

Duties

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of production staff during assigned shifts, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Oversee the operation of manufacturing equipment, including forklifts, power tools, and hand tools, to facilitate smooth workflow.
• Monitor production processes on the assembly line, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct regular inspections of machinery and work areas to maintain safety and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with training new team members on equipment operation, safety procedures, and assembly techniques.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to schedule repairs and prevent equipment downtime.
• Maintain accurate shift reports, production logs, and inventory records to support operational transparency.
• Enforce warehouse procedures for material handling and storage to ensure efficient use of space and resources.

Skills

• Proven experience in manufacturing or factory settings, with a solid understanding of assembly line operations.
• Mechanical knowledge related to factory equipment, including familiarity with hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and other warehouse machinery.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively during shift hours.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to quickly address operational issues or safety concerns.
• Ability to read technical manuals and operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Prior warehouse experience is a plus, along with familiarity working in manufacturing facilities that utilize mechanical assembly processes.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with team members, maintenance personnel, and supervisors effectively. This role offers an opportunity for career growth within a fast-paced manufacturing environment while contributing to the success of our production operations through strong leadership and technical expertise.

Job description:

Signature Systems is a high growth manufacturer of composite ground protection products. Become part of a world-class, innovative, customer-service driven company that protects people and property from the ground up.

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician/Electrician (THIRD SHIFT) to join our team! You will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, performing routine maintenance, fixing any faulty wiring, and maintaining production and facility equipment.

Work is performed in a production environment which requires exposure to all temperature changes, high noise levels, working around moving equipment, vibrations, dust, etc. Working hours will be a set schedule but must be flexible with working extended hours when required.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect on a routine basis electrical equipment wiring, fixtures, and other components to ensure they remain functional and are up to code, as well as to identify any hazards or issues.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Respond to work order requests in a timely fashion by analyzing test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments. This includes recording parts and materials used.
• Perform mechanical skills including and not limited to PLC, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Ensure the safety needs are given a to priority in operations support and work execution. Some examples are Confined Space Entry, LOTO, Hand Tool Safety Use, etc.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or AA degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with PLC experience
• AC Motors, Electrical Panels, Power Distribution, and VFD’s experience preferred.
• Experience with Industrial Manufacturing, injection molding, industrial tools, and equipment.
• Ability to handle physical workload.
• Must read and understand schematics, drawings and diagrams.
• Must be dependable, punctual and have a good attendance record.
• Ability to understand and communicate instructions in English.