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# Material Handler at Advanced Technology Services

- **Company:** Advanced Technology Services
- **Location:** United States- Normal, IL
- **Compensation:** $18–$23/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-09-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/advancedtechnologyservices/jobs/4693753006

## Job description

Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better.

Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, México y el Reino Unido. Somos profesionales en mantenimiento industrial y hacemos que las fábricas funcionen mejor.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

- Follows verbal instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved; moves material in warehouse and other areas as needed; loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand; performs basic warehouse work and mail handling; packages and loads materials; counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled.
- Records material moves in computer system; Performs shipping data entry into computer system; performs basic tracking and reporting related to job duties.
- Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers; installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
- Unpackages parts for receiving and performs login/receiving data entry in the system.
- Keeps area clean and organized.
- Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
- Manages and organizes storage areas as needed.
- Continually improves processes; quantitatively monitors processes. Completes required quality core classes and uses skills and techniques presented. Uses The Core Values in work environment. Must adhere to our Quality System. Adheres to company/customer safety procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies:

Essential KSAs:

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to: read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Desirable KSAs:

- Team player
- Organized, self-motivated and able to prioritize
- Outstanding people and communication skills for interaction with other team members, customers, and management
- Must be capable of doing accurate work and being organized; must be able to operate power tools; must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and have a good driving record; must be qualified to operate a lift truck.

Competencies:

- Communications
- Customer Focus
- Safety

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors. ATS believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. We also offer market leading benefit programs including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, PTO, a 401k retirement plans with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay Range $17.82—$22.78 USD

ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy [here.](https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/37820/v1_0/pdf/ats-job-applicant-and-employee-privacy-notice.pdf)

ATS se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los aspectos del empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados, independientemente de su edad, color, raza, religión, sexo (incluido el embarazo, identidad de género y orientación sexual), origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, información genética u otro estatus legalmente protegido. Revisión de la política de privacidad aquí [here.](https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/37820/v1_0/pdf/ats-job-applicant-and-employee-privacy-notice.pdf)

## About Advanced Technology Services

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A global industrial maintenance and reliability services provider that uses technology-driven solutions to improve uptime, reduce costs, and optimize asset performance for process and discrete manufacturers.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: Peoria, Illinois, USA (with additional corporate offices in Greenville, SC; Monterrey, Mexico; and Kettering, UK)
- **Founded**: 1985
- **Founders**: A group of 32 entrepreneurs from Caterpillar (individual names not publicly disclosed)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Industrial maintenance, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) asset management, predictive maintenance, machine health monitoring, and industrial parts management
- **Target customers**: B2B – large process and discrete manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, consumer packaged goods, heavy equipment, metal products, paper & pulp, pharmaceutical & medical devices, power distribution, tire & rubber, and building products
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "We make factories run better." Vision: "To be the market leader in the delivery of high value industrial solutions and technologies."

## Products & Services
- **[Industrial Maintenance](https://www.advancedtech.com/)**: Comprehensive on-site and remote maintenance programs including contract maintenance, short-term support, workforce augmentation, and full ownership of maintenance operations. Delivered through a standardized ATS Operating System and safety-first culture.
- **[Industrial Technology](https://www.advancedtech.com/)**: R360® Machine Health Monitoring (sensor-based, predictive analytics), Remote Monitoring & Analytics, AI-Powered MRO Asset Management (including 5S methodology), and condition monitoring with actionable insights. Guarantees 3x ROI.
- **[Industrial Parts](https://www.advancedtech.com/)**: Single-source solution for repair, surplus, and new parts, plus storeroom management to optimize MRO inventory and reduce costs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Over 2,900 global employees; serves more than 1,400 customer locations across three countries; 4 corporate locations; maintains a recordable incident rate 50% lower than industry average
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (no external funding disclosed); clients include leading manufacturers in multiple industries; recognized by Deloitte, Fortune, Forbes, and the National Safety Council
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Awarded Deloitte US Best Managed Company for six consecutive years (2021–2026)
  - Named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies (2023)
  - Ranked #8 on Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers (2022) and listed multiple times on Forbes’ Best Employer for New Graduates
  - Recipient of the Robert W. Campbell Safety Award (2023)
  - Introduced sensor-based remote monitoring in 2021 and launched the Reliability 360® Technology Center in 2020; 50% of customers expand sensor coverage within 4 months of seeing initial value
  - 2024 Military Friendly Employer (Top 10) and recognized for veteran hiring support (2013–2024)

## Competitive Advantages
- **40+ years of domain expertise** – deep knowledge across multiple manufacturing verticals and equipment types
- **Integrated technology stack** – proprietary R360® platform combining IoT sensors, AI analytics, and remote monitoring with a guaranteed 3x ROI
- **World-class safety culture** – Beyond Zero program and Campbell Award; incident rate 50% below industry standard
- **Scalable, standardized operating system** – consistent processes across single and multi-site clients worldwide
- **Skilled workforce** – over 2,900 technicians and engineers embedded on-site, with a strong focus on continuous training and closing the skills gap

## Strategic Focus
- **Predictive maintenance expansion**: Continuing to scale machine health monitoring and AI-driven analytics to eliminate unplanned downtime
- **Technology adoption**: Driving Industry 4.0 adoption among clients through sensor deployments, data analytics, and remote diagnostics
- **Workforce development**: Investing in technical training programs to address the manufacturing skills gap and grow the talent pipeline
- **Geographic growth**: Leveraging existing footprint in North America and the UK to deepen client relationships and enter new regions

## Why Work Here
- **Culture pillars**: "Live Safety, Value Employees, Engage Customers, Drive Results" – safety is the foundation of all operations
- **Awards & recognition**:
  - Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers (2022) – ranked #8 among 500 companies with 1,000+ employees
  - Forbes Best Employer for New Graduates (2018, 2020, 2022)
  - GI Jobs Top 10 Military Friendly Employer (2024) – recognized for recruiting, hiring, and supporting veterans since 2013
- **Work environment**: Primarily on-site roles at client manufacturing facilities; corporate offices in Peoria, Greenville, Monterrey, and Kettering. Hybrid/remote options may vary by role.
- **Development**: Strong emphasis on technical training and certifications; recognized by Manufacturing Outlook as “Top Industrial Training Company” (2022)
- **Impact**: Opportunity to work with cutting-edge IoT and AI technologies while solving real-world manufacturing challenges for global clients

## Sources
1. [Advanced Technology Services – Company Website](https://www.advancedtech.com/about/)
2. [ATS Careers Page](https://jobs.advancedtech.com/en)
3. [ATS Company Highlights Info Sheet](https://www.advancedtech.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ATS-Company-Highlights_Info-Sheet.pdf)
4. [ATS Industrial Maintenance Services](https://www.advancedtech.com/)
5. [ATS Careers Overview](https://www.advancedtech.com/careers/)

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