Material Handler

The Timken Company
Montgomery, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2024 CLOSED ON 10/17/2024

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Personal and Professional Growth

Material Handler

Montgomery, IL, US, 60538

Your Career Begins at Timken
If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our employees make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.

The 1st shift Material Handler is responsible for receiving, preparing, and packaging product to ship to outside operations as well as assisting with local truck pickups and deliveries.

Individuals in this role should have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, suppliers, and plant leadership. They should also possess a valid driver's license, up to date and valid automobile insurance and have a clean driving record. The Material Handler is a 1st shift position, with hours of 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Occasional overtime and weekends may be required.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Package and label product ensuring accurate information and proper care for handling damage
  • Help delivery drivers unload incoming product and then properly store the product
  • Move materials using powered industrial equipment (truck, forklift, power pallet lifter, etc.)
  • Drive Company vehicles to and from suppliers to pick up and deliver parts and supplies as assigned.
  • Load and unload vehicles using necessary equipment.
  • Make physical and visual inspections of vehicle to be used (truck, forklift, power pallet lifter, etc.). Make necessary adjustments and maintain all vehicle fluid levels.
  • Report any unusual conditions at outside suppliers and/or during the operation of all vehicles to Lead Person or Supervisor.
  • Count parts by hand and/or by weight.
  • Read, interpret, and complete production forms.
  • Perform any in shop functions when all required duties are completed as directed by Lead person or Supervisor.

General Qualifications & Experience:
  • Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary or trades / technical education and certifications preferred
  • Mechanical aptitude and shop math competencies
  • Strong ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
  • Strong ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, suppliers, and plant leadership
  • Valid Driver's License (CDL not required)
  • Up to date and valid automobile insurance
  • Clean Driving Record

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • STD and LTD
  • Health savings account (with company provided contribution)
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Employee discount
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • ...and much more!
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.




The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of next-generation products for diverse industries. For 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.8 billion in sales in 2023 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries. Timken is one of the World's Most Innovative Companies, according to Fast Company, and has been recognized among America's Most Responsible Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.

Why Choose Timken?

  • Over a century of knowledge and innovation
  • A culture of top performance
  • A global, diverse environment
  • Products that contribute to a sustainable world
  • A conviction to improve communities around us
  • Competitive salary and benefits


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