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G&W Electric Co.

Material Handler II (6:00am to 2:30pm) Central Warehouse Receiving

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G&W Electric Co.
Designs and manufactures innovative power grid solutions including switchgear, reclosers, sensors and automation.
Move, store, and manage materials in a warehouse using forklifts and inventory systems
7d ago
$20 - $23
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Bolingbrook, IL
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Higher Education
Military
Government
Power Grid Automation
Critical Power
DERs (Distributed Energy Resources)
Role
What you would be doing
lift truck
hand truck
inventory tracking
cycle counts
bin maintenance
safety compliance
  • Load outgoing trucks using hand truck or operating lift truck
  • Fill orders from storage areas and warehouse stock and deliver to designated cells
  • Unload, move and store a variety of materials, parts or products. Conduct Bin Maintenance as needed
  • Push/Pull more than 40 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance
  • Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of material handler tasks as needed
  • Move materials between cells, following routing, delivery tickets or orders
  • Operate hand truck and powered lift trucks to move materials and stack loaded pallets
  • Unload incoming materials, check identification for quantities and part number, report shortages or damaged material, move to storage areas
  • Must be able to move, unload, and put-away a variety of materials with a PIT (Power Industrial Truck). Will be responsible for unloading trailers, picking from a rack and bin system, and put-away from a rack and bin system.
  • Perform cycle counts as requested
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
  • Two-person tasks using assistive devices for lifting, pulling and pushing including engine stands hand trucks, pallet jacks, and hoists
  • Accurately perform inventory transactions using the G&W business system
  • Inspect all work prior to passing it on to the next operation
  • Document actions by completing production and quality forms as needed
What you bring
forklift
driver's license
high school
computer skills
manufacturing
teamwork
  • Has 1-3 years experience working in a manufacturing environment ideally
  • Must be able to operate powered lift equipment such as forklifts and stackers and pass written and practical evaluations
  • Lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis floor to waist
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Walking – continuous
  • Holds a High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development required
  • Squatting/kneeling – frequent
  • Has the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others to support the manufacturing processes
  • Must be able to safety use pallet jacks, forklifts, stackers and other manual and powered moving equipment
  • Must have intermediate level computer skills
  • Bending/stooping – frequent
  • Griping, manipulation, fingering –continuous
  • Has 3-5 years PIT (Power Industrial Truck) or Forklift
  • Carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis up to 25 feet
  • Variable hand/power tool use – frequent
  • Must be able to read and interpret Bills of Material
  • Frequencies - Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%)
  • Lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis floor to waist with assistance
  • Standing – continuous
  • Lifting – frequent
  • Has previous warehouse or manufacturing experience ideally
  • Work is classified as Medium - Heavy Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles
  • Must be able to provide proof of previous forklift certification. Must be able to demonstrate core competence, operation, and safe working knowledge of a sit-down and a stand-up PIT (Power Industrial Truck).
  • Push/Pull up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis
Benefits
  • Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
  • 401 (k)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health club membership program and reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1905 Founded
Company Origin
The company was established in a small Chicago machine shop, marking the beginning of its innovative journey.
1920s Innovation
Manual Oil Switches
The company pioneered manual oil switches during the 1920s, a significant advancement in electrical equipment.
371,000 Sq Ft
Manufacturing Facility
The company operates a large, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to R&D and manufacturing.
  • Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation.
  • The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s.
  • Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets.
  • Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA.
  • The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022.
  • Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.
Culture + Values
  • Together, we win by creating incredible products and solutions globally.
  • We accomplish anything by focusing on creating, listening, and growing side by side.
  • We emphasize transparency with an open-door communication policy.
  • We offer comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program for health, well-being, and success.
  • We participate in philanthropic causes, including Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and United Way.
  • We provide formal training, apprenticeships, and certification programs for professional growth.
Environment + Sustainability
~6,000 solar panels
Rooftop Solar Installation
Installed on the Bolingbrook headquarters rooftop, covering an area equivalent to 7.7 football fields.
1,500+ tons CO₂
Emission Reduction
Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions achieved through the solar installation.
$1.8 M saved
Production Cost Avoidance
Microgrid maintained power through 13 outages since activation in 2023, preventing significant production losses.
$2.6 M received
Energy Rebates
Total rebate from ComEd, including $600k for solar and $2.0 M for battery storage.
  • Microgrid includes 2 MW rooftop solar, 2 MW/4 h flow battery energy storage, 1.3 MVA flywheel, and 2 MW diesel generation.
  • Since activation in 2023, the microgrid has maintained power through 13 outages.
  • Solar installation generated > 3.6 GWh of energy.
  • Battery system earned > $100,000 in grid payments in the first 6 months.
  • Bolingbrook facility is ISO 14001 certified (since 2002) and LEED Gold certified, operating landfill-free.
  • Supports ComEd’s DERMS and participates in PJM frequency regulation and ComEd peak load reduction programs.
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