Material Handler at Elevate Fence Partners – West Chicago, Illinois

We are looking for a candidate who works well in a fast-paced environment, has experience in the construction or service industries, and enjoys working outdoors throughout the year. Although we're a seasonal business, we install and service our customers year round. In this role, you will be prepping materials and staging hundreds of projects for success each season. You play a critical role in setting up our crews for success and our customers for a top-notch experience working with our company. It's critical that the person in this role is attentive to detail, accurate, diligent in following our internal processes and protocols, and quick on their feet to problem-solve when needed. Experience working with computers or an order database is important to long-term success in this role. We are an organization built on safety and doing what's right. Candidates should have a positive driving record and a commitment to prioritizing safe work habits. Does this sound like you? We hope you apply!

Position Overview
The Material Handler/Fabricator position is responsible for supporting efficient, accurate, and organized operations in our yard facility. This position is responsible for staging material pick ups and making local deliveries. The Material Handler/Fabricator is primarily focused on the following objectives:

• Support efficient daily operations in shop and yard facilities
• Stage and deliver material with accuracy
• Follow production schedule to complete orders on time

Role and Responsibilities

• Prepare, stage, and load material required for next day’s project installations
• Unload material from delivery trucks
• Drive material to work sites or between operational facilities as needed

Required Skills

• Welding or fabrication experience
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Maintain an organized work environment
• Maintain a current and valid driver’s license
• Prioritize safety measures and follow safety protocols
• Capable of lifting up to 80 pounds
• Willingness and ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to communicate clearly, respectfully
• Basic math skills
• General computer skills

Preferred Skills

• Current and valid forklift certification
• Current and valid Class C license
• General construction skills