Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Naperville, IL

Schedule: Mon–Fri 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Compensation: 17.00 – 17.50, plus a $2,000 prepaid card for medical expenses (prorated based on start date)

Who We Are

We are changing the norm by being customer-focused, technology-led. viaPhoton builds custom-engineered fiber optic solutions that power AI infrastructure, data centers, and 5G networks for some of the biggest names in tech. In five years we've grown to a team of 200+ and 4x'd our revenue in the last year alone, and we're just getting started. We're looking for dependable, hardworking people who take pride in their work and want to grow with us.

About the Role

This is a hands-on warehouse role where your efficiency and safety habits directly support our operations. You'll load and unload trucks, manage material movement and palletization, inspect for damage, and keep the warehouse clean and organized. If you're physically able, safety-conscious, and like a team that's moving fast, this is a good fit.

• Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks efficiently and safely
• Ensure proper packaging and labeling of products to prevent damage during transportation
• Perform material handling and palletization, including strapping and stacking operations
• Inspect materials visually for damage and properly dispose of cardboard, plastic, and recyclables
• Maintain a neat and clean warehouse appearance and assist in receiving and prepping orders

What You'll Bring

• Are familiar with general warehouse procedures, policies, goals, and objectives
• Can use power tools properly and operate machinery like a pallet jack safely
• Follow safety policies and procedures closely
• Can stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods through the shift
• Are dependable, safety-conscious, and a good team player
• Communicate clearly with teammates

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What's in it for you?

• Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
• 401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period
• Flexible PTO that grows over time
• 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays
• Monthly team events
• Shift differential for 2nd shift
• Overtime eligibility
• Click here to view our full benefits overview.

We're building something big, and we want good people along for the ride. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

At viaPhoton, we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We reinforce this through our core values and beliefs as well as our processes and strategic goals. We remind team members to seek various viewpoints, learn and be hungry with curiosity, and gain trust.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, health condition, genetic information, marital or family status, military or veteran status, socioeconomic background, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations and adjustments throughout the hiring process. If you need one, please let us know. Any personal data you share with us is handled confidentially and in line with applicable data protection law.