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Material Handler

Jabil · Hanover Park, IL · $16.01–$28.08 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you keep your assigned area clean and organized?

What they are checking: Whether they keep a workspace where material can be found fast and nothing gets lost.

Tell me about a time you found and fixed a mistake before it caused a bigger problem.

What they are checking: Whether they catch errors and own them, which keeps the stockroom trustworthy.

What would you do

You go to pull a kit and the system shows parts that are not on the shelf. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report discrepancies and help find the cause rather than working around it.

Production needs material urgently, but you have a backlog of receipts. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep the line running while not letting receiving fall dangerously behind.

About the work

Walk me through moving material from the dock to stock, including the system transactions.

What they are checking: Whether they understand that the physical move and the scanner transaction must match every time.

How do you make sure your transactions are accurate when you are moving a lot of material quickly?

What they are checking: Whether they verify part numbers, quantities and locations instead of trusting memory.

What experience do you have with cycle counting? Why does it matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that inventory accuracy keeps production from stopping for missing parts.

Printed circuit boards and some parts need careful handling. How would you handle sensitive material?

What they are checking: Whether they know about static protection and careful handling for electronics components.

How do you handle floor returns so they get back into stock correctly?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the return process keeps both inventory counts and part quality accurate.

Do you have forklift or pallet jack experience? What safety habits do you follow?

What they are checking: Whether they handle equipment safely in a busy plant with people on foot.

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The full job description

As published by Jabil.

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. SUMMARY Handle and maintain flow of materials and products in manufacturing areas according to established guidelines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · Own all material movement to stock including dock to stock, material requisition order (MRO), printed circuit boards (PCB), floor returns, and system transactions done by scanner or computer. · Issue all material from stock including transfers, kits, manual pulls, highly marketable parts (HMP) and system transactions done by scanner or computer. · Ensure accuracy by performing all transactions correctly and verifying whenever necessary. · Cycle count whenever necessary. · Ensure that assigned area is clean and organized. · Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor. · Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. The hourly pay range for this role is $16.01 - $28.08. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan. Jabil may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. If and when AI is used, Jabil ensures that its use of AI would not have the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes. BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in. Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accessibility Accommodation If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to. #whereyoubelong #AWorldofPossibilities #EarlyCareer

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