Material Handler

Location: 

Dixon, Illinois, United States

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. 

 

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants.   With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

 

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the

Material Handler, you will be responsible for supporting internal and external customers through accurate receiving, stocking, kitting, cycle counting, picking, delivery, and shipment of materials.

 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1.  Safety: 

  • Promote and maintain a safe working environment.
  • Ensure tools and equipment are in working order and can be used in a safe manner.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Maintain proper certification for utilizing forklifts and overhead cranes.
  • Report any hazards that are identified.

2.  Material Movement: 

  • Load and unload trailers with a forklift.
  • Read piece part drawings, bill of materials and kit lists.
  • Pick and pack parts and prepare for shipping.
  • Schedule shipments via, USPS, UPS, FEDEX or other third-party freight service.
  • Transfer parts and materials to production areas.
  • Maintain inventory levels by identifying, labelling, stocking, and recording materials and supplies.

3.  Maintain Accurate Data: 

  • Verify items and quantities on packing slips and receive or ship as necessary.
  • Develop bills of lading and delivery forms.
  • Maintain accurate SAP information relating to counts and part numbers.
  • Conduct regular cycle counts.

 

 

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

  • 1-2 years of forklift experience
  • 1-2 years of experience in material handling
  • Ability to read

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • SAP or other ERP system experience
  • CDL or ability to get a CDL

 

Education & Certifications

  • High school diploma or GED

Travel & Working Environment

  • Onsite
  • Plant environment and may be exposed to bad weather, excessive heat, and/or noise

Physical Demands

The demands described are representative of those that must be met by someone who successfully performs the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation:

  • Lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Bending/stooping
  • Frequent movement around manufacturing facility

 

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are.  Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.  Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.  

 

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

  • Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
  • Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
  • Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
  • Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs  

 

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.  We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. 

 

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

SPX TOTAL REWARDS

At SPX , what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits.  Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential.  We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.