3rd shift Material Handler - Vactor Mfg. Inc. at Vactor Manufacturing in Streator, Illinois

Job Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and maintain inventory records.


• Operate power lift and/or forklift, power saw, and other equipment including narrow aisle equipment and other material handling equipment.


• Stock, pick, pack, and receive items into and out of stores inventory.


• Maintain accuracy of computerized inventory records.


• Some overtime may be required.


• Maintain a safe, clean workplace.


• Complete an Annual Hazardous Waste Management Training (C&P area only)


• Duties include:


• Knowing which materials are hazardous waste.


• Add or remove hazardous waste into accumulation containers or tanks.


• Transfer hazardous waste to or from accumulation points.


• Respond to spills, fires or explosion of hazardous waste by Notification of Management ONLY.


• Sign necessary hazardous waste manifests if authorized by management.


• Inspect hazardous waste accumulation areas.


• Operate and work at central accumulation points.


• Conduct task involving occupational exposure to hazardous waste.


• Proper labeling, storage and handling of hazardous waste.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Basic math skills required.


• Some clerical and computer skills, data entry, legible numbers, and writing skills required.


• Ability to move up to 50 lbs. required.


• Forklift certification or commitment to become certified is required.


• Ability to cross train in all functional responsibilities of the shipping/receiving/stores operation.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:    High school grad or equivalent.

Benefits of Employment:

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Vactor Mfg. Inc. is a leading manufacturer of municipal combination catch basin/sewer cleaning vacuum trucks and industrial vacuum loaders that clean up industrial waste or recover and recycle valuable raw materials. Vactor is located in Streator, IL and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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