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Material Handler I

Elmhurst, IL · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Elmhurst, IL 2026-R7987 At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to ... Under the direction of the Elmhurst Service Group Leader, the Material Handler is an entry level ...

Material Handler I

Elmhurst, IL

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Elmhurst Service Group Leader, the Material Handler is an entry level ...

Material Handler I

Elmhurst, IL · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! Job Summary: Under the direction of the Elmhurst Service Group Leader, the Material Handler is an entry level ...

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Do workers at Materion get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
82% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Does Materion pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
83% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

At Materion, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
71% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Materion affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Materion?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 80% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 20% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Do workers at Materion worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
79% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do Materion workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
43% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it for Materion workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
63% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Materion?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
89% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do Materion managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
85% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do jobs at Materion spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
15% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Materion?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
95% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is working at Materion good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Materion feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Materion get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
37% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Materion?

Most people feel stressed here.
80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Materion enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
75% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Materion recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Materion?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
37% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Materion?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 63% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think Materion’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Materion is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
42% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Infographic showing various Material Handler job openings at Materion in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Material Handler I

Materion

Elmhurst, IL • On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

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Materion rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 100 rated chemical manufacturers


Job description

Elmhurst, IL

2026-R7987

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Elmhurst Service Group Leader, the Material Handler is an entry level training position which ultimately will lead to being assigned to a work cell at the Service Center for the purpose of supporting the Cell Lead Operator in processing Customer Orders in an efficient and timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • During an employee’s tenure at this position, they shall receive training as a material handler.

  • Follows direction of “trainer”.

  • Provides “feedback” to trainer to assess competency level.

  • Adheres to all safety procedures & rules.

  • Adheres to all quality procedures at the facility.

  • Processes orders in an effective and efficient manner.

  • Operates equipment to ensure the highest quality standard, while maintaining an effective productivity rate.

  • Participates in equipment maintenance duties as required.

  • Continually inspects finished product for conformance to customer & materion standards & requirements.

  • Takes appropriate action to prevent escape of “non-conforming” material.

  • Maintains work area in a neat, clean, and organized manner.

  • Responsible to assist machine operator in the orderly and efficient flow of material in a slitting work center.

  • Pulls stock as necessary from inventory.

  • Loads material as necessary on payoff equipment.

  • Unloads finished cuts and sidecuts as necessary.

  • Fills out all required order documentation and forms.

  • Returns remnant material to inventory.

  • Participates in “team” activities as required.

  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Individual must have a High School Diploma or GED.

  • Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft products is a plus

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

  • Self-motivated and able to initiate action without direction required.

  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize required.

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Pay Range:

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Actual base salary offered varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTRN) and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Materion has over 3,500 global employees in 32 countries with an expanding footprint growing each and every day.

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