Material Handler I

Northgate Technologies Inc.
Elgin, IL

At NTI, we are passionate about innovation and improving minimally invasive surgery. Since 1984, we’ve taken part in advancing laparoscopic surgical techniques by offering a growing portfolio of innovative, reliable and easy-to-use products and services. This passion has earned us recognition! NTI received the 2024 and 2023 Edison Award, which honors the best in innovation and innovators and the 2023 and 2022 Innovation of the Year Award from the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery. We know we can't do any of it without our talented employees! Our corporate culture revolves around our five core values: respect, trust, integrity, duty and innovation which we live and breathe every day! We are always grateful to have accomplished team members join us and help us strengthen our values. We offer competitive compensation, a strong benefits package, including paid time off and 401k with company match. NTI places high importance on the alignment of an individual’s experience with our business goals and initiatives. Join our growing company!

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Coverage
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Retirement Plan with company match
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Job Purpose:
The Material Handler will work to ensure proper packaging and movement of materials, as well as perform inventory control activities to maintain inventory accuracy.

Accountabilities:
1. Inventory
  • Ensures inventory accuracy meets management expectation
  • Executes picking and put-away of materials
  • Executes inventory cycle counts and material reconciliations
2. Production
  • Ensures packaging of finished goods is completed seamlessly to sustain production runs
3. Regulatory
  • Complies with all procedures and policies concerning quality and medical device regulations
4. Administrative
  • Comply with Employee Handbook, the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, and Company policies
  • Perform other work-related duties and special projects as required
5. Health and Safety
  • Ensures compliance with a safe work environment according to federal, state, and Northgate policies and OSHA if applicable
Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to read and write and communicate in English
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Able to learn NTI warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.) and obtain required certifications
Preferred Skills and Knowledge
  • Prior experience with an ERP system
  • Previous experience within an industrial environment
  • Previous inventory management experience
  • Experience within medical devices
Working Conditions
  • Warehouse environment
  • Standing for prolonged periods of time - up to 8 hours per day
  • Noise level is moderate
  • Ability to positively react to a constant changing environment, subject to priority changes and short notice activity
  • Frequently lift up to 75 lbs
  • Occasional overtime is required
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person

Northgate Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI tools to screen applicants and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Applicants who may need help completing an application or require reasonable accommodations to participate in the hiring process should contact Human Resources by emailing [email protected].
When completing this application, you may exclude information regarding your race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, marital or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.​
Thank you for your interest in NTI.
Posted 2026-01-15

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