Water Spider I – Entry Level/Trainee Material Handler - Day Shift in Machesney Park, Illinois at HENNIG INC

The Water Spider I supports manufacturing operations by ensuring materials and parts are organized, available, and moved safely between work centers. This position is designed for employees who are learning material flow, shop processes, safety requirements, and the responsibilities necessary to support a productive manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Safely move and organize parts and materials throughout assigned work centers.

· Read and interpret part tags and organize materials according to identifying information.

· Deliver parts to the correct locations as materials progress between manufacturing processes, such as bending, welding, paint, and assembly.

· Maintain awareness of forklifts, cranes, pedestrian traffic, designated aisles, work zones, and storage areas.

· Use proper material-handling and lifting techniques, including fixtures, lifting tables, cranes, and team lifts when appropriate.

· Develop a working knowledge of the processes, procedures, and work instructions associated with the assigned work center.

· Communicate missing materials, part issues, improvement ideas, and other concerns to the appropriate Team Lead or Supervisor.

· Operate power/hand tools, basic measuring equipment, including tape measures and calipers, to verify part dimensions.

· Adhere to established work schedules, break periods, and company policies regarding phone use, smoking, music, and general workplace conduct.

· Consistently wear and utilize all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, safety footwear, and other designated safety equipment.

· Support and maintain 5S workplace organization standards and housekeeping requirements within the assigned work center.

· Understand and follow quality standards and workmanship requirements for assigned tasks and responsibilities.

· Perform other material-handling and production-support duties as assigned.

· Education: High School Diploma/GED required

· Experience: One year of continuous experience in a manufacturing environment required. Previous material handling experience preferred.

· Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English

Skills:

· Basic computer skills.

· Ability to read tape measures and perform basic measurements in standard and metric units.

· Accurately interpret and follow blueprints, diagrams, and written instructions.

· Perform mechanical equipment troubleshooting according to inspection procedures.

· Maintain high-quality output and on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

· Exhibit strong attention to detail.

· Provide flexible support across all production areas as needed.

Physical Demands:

A Water Spider is more than a Material Handler. This role is a critical link in keeping production moving. Rather than spending the entire shift on a forklift, Water Spiders work throughout the shop to locate, organize, verify, and deliver materials while identifying shortages and communicating potential production issues. Success in this position requires initiative, organization, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to stay actively involved on the production floor.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, lift and/or move up to 40 lbs., bend, use hands, and fingers for 8 + hours. (Overtime may be required)

Medical, dental & vision · 401(k) with company match · company-paid life insurance · 10 paid holidays · wellness program & health club reimbursement · safety shoe & glasses reimbursement · discretionary annual bonus