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Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Adams Magnetic Products
Elmhurst, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026

If you are looking for a place where you can really make a difference, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Adams Magnetic Products has been designing and manufacturing custom magnetic products since 1950. We are a positive, family friendly company with a stellar reputation for quality and for providing outstanding value to our customers. Please visit us at www.adamsmagnetic.comfor more information.

Adams Magnetic Products has an excellent benefits package that includes the following:

1. Generous PTO policy which begins accruing at the date of hire.

2. Fourteen (14) paid company holidays per year.

3. United HealthCare PPO Medical (5 plans to choose from) and Principal PPO Dental, with generous company contribution.

4. 401k Retirement Plan with employer contribution. The company will match 50% of your contributions up to 6% of your annual salary.

5. Company paid benefits include Basic Life and AD&D, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program and Disability Insurance.

6. Health Savings Account.

Job Summary

Responsible for all paperwork and coordination of activities associated with shipping/receiving of products within Adams Corporate Warehouse. Proficient in computer support to review inventory and process shipping/receiving. The hours for this position are 7:00AM to 3:30PM Monday thru Friday.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

· Physically receive incoming shipments, verifying counts, and material integrity.

· Assist as needed in outbound shipment processing.

· Use fork truck, both sit and stand; hand truck, reach truck, and other means as necessary to move incoming material into storage.

· Perform physical cycle counts as needed

· Physically move material into raw material storage locations.

· Coordinate returnable vendor packaging and storage.

· Rotate material for ease of FIFO practices. Update storages boards for awareness.

· Ability to read and interpret documents and instructions and execute them.

· Perform functions of pick/pack for Adams and Dowling activity.

· Maintain Powered Industrial Truck batteries on monthly basis.

· Maintain recyclable materials, calling in for pickups.

· Perform limited inventory transactions.

· Perform other functions as required.

Level of Interaction/Influence

1. Continuous interaction with other employees, delivery personnel, vendors.

2. Communicates effectively with all interactions and collaborates with others to keep the warehouse running smoothly.

Level of Autonomy/Supervisory Authority

1. No supervisory duties.

Minimum Qualifications Required

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Minimum of 3 years warehouse operations experience required.

3. Well organized, good problem-solving and time management skills.

4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

5. Ability to multi-task and perform as a team player.

6. Vertical and sit down PIT training.

Physical Requirements:

1. Walk safely through the plant.

2. Must have full range of motion (sitting, standing, squatting, bending, reaching, etc.).

3. Ability to lift 15-25 lbs on an occasional basis.

Adams Magnetic Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have actual experience with the receiving process?

Experience:

  • Stand Up Forklift: 3 years (Required)
  • Sit Down Forklift: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20

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