Advanced Material Handler

Danville, Illinois, United Statesthyssenkrupp Dynamic Components Danville LLC


Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Entry Level (0-2 years)
Remote work:On-Site
Job field:Supply Chain
Salary:
17.00-20.50 USD hourly
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/06/18
Job number:US_RS_08436
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Your responsibilities

The Material Handler serves as an engaged and trusted source in the organization. Success in this role is measured by supporting inventory accuracy, active participation in safety sustainability, active engagement in maintaining 6S standards, and can perform at high levels in a team-working environment. Key deliverables to ensure success are listed below:

  • Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Has authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant.
  • Full compliance with all safety inspections and safe work procedures for equipment.
  • (Follow company procedures and guidelines)
  • Maintains 6S warehouse standards and supports daily truck/battery maintenance (battery charging, refilling water, and visual/operational inspections).
  • Uses radio frequency equipment as required with positive etiquette.
  • Load and unload trucks, trailers, hoppers, and dumpsters.
  • Material Handling & Inventory Accuracy Responsibilities:
  • Supply components to the line according to material movement orders (MMO).
  • Follow FIFO by ensuring proper stock rotation.
  • Handle products accurately and without damage.
  • Pick and move materials/dunnage effectively to meet customer needs.
  • Identify and manage BIN/Storage locations and production lines.
  • Removes finished goods and dunnage from the line and properly stores in designated areas.
  • Use SAP scanning systems for raw, work in process, and finished goods, attaching, reprinting tags or labels as needed.
  • Responsible for 100% usage of inventory accuracy system (WAVEX) for all material movements including escalation procedure for weight failures.
  • Ability to perform accurate inventory counts of failed material.
  • Assists in annual physical inventory.
  • 10. Attends all required training.
  • Perform accurate return to stock (RTS) transactions in SAP.
  • Supports and executes training to develop Material Handlers and Warehouse Associates by being fully qualified in their respective position.
  • Advanced knowledge in Materials Handling & Inventory Accuracy.
  • Experience in operating the grit blast machine.

Salary Range: $17.00-$20.50/hr

Your profile

To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Experience: One year prior forklift experience or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Forklift License.
  • Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of organization.
  • Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of ERP Integrated Business software. Use of Microsoft Office Suites software and Microsoft Explorer browser in a windows operating system as well as Outlook.
  • Travel: Not Required.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

  • Annual Bonus Eligibility of 6% of your base salary!
  • $1.50 Shift Premium; $3,120 Minimum Annual Potential!
  • Perfect Attendance Bonus; $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential!
  • Performance Productivity Bonus, $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential!
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Supplier Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Marathon Health for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
  • 401(K) Plan with 5% Company match!

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Notices:

If you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link: California Job Applicant Notice of Collection

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Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components Danville, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.

Company

thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the world’s automotive industry leading partners for development and manufacturing of highly complex, state-of-the-art drivetrain technologies for both combustion engines and electric motors. Worldwide, 10 locations with 3,800 employees produce over 25 million drivetrain components per year. The product portfolio includes camshafts and cylinder head cover modules for the valve train as well as rotor shafts for battery electric vehicles.

Our electrical A/C compressor, designed for the natural refrigerant CO2, sets new standards in efficient and sustainable thermal management.

With precision and passion, we are enabling our customers in the automotive industry to achieve their emission and sustainability targets for more than 30 years.

thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components. This year, 82% of employees said it’s a great place To Work 25 points higher than the average U.S. company. Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Step 2

Receipt of your application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application – within a few minutes if you apply online; it may take a couple of days if you apply by email. Our recruiters check your application documents and get in touch with you. For some positions we will conduct a preliminary telephone interview with you.

Step 3

Review by functional department

Our recruiter submits a preliminary selection of candidates to the specialist department for consideration. The department will then look closely to check whether your qualifications meet the requirements of the job.

Step 4

Interview

If you are a suitable candidate for the job, we’d like to get to know you personally in an interview with the specialist department and HR. If you or we need more time, we'll invite you to a second interview.

Step 5

The offer

Once we have agreed the contractual details, we will send you an employment contract. We will of course also let you know if your application is not successful.

Step 6

Starting out with us

Finally the time has come: welcome to thyssenkrupp!

Step 7

Onboarding

When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

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