Material Handler Day & Night Shift

Winpak Portion Packaging is seeking a Material Handler to join the Production Department at our Sauk Village and/or Chicago Heights facilities. In this role you will safely and efficiently service the production lines by supplying or removing materials in a timely manner to ensure no downtime is incurred and inventory remains accurate. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and is committed to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify and understand material requirements for assigned jobs.
• Obtain necessary materials from the warehouse or request them from the remote warehouse as needed.
• Prepare materials for production (e.g., cleaning, unwrapping, labeling).
• Safely and promptly deliver materials to machines, ensuring continuous operation and minimizing downtime.
• Monitor machines and replenish materials as needed to support uninterrupted production.
• Accurately document material inspections, usage, and assignments in a clear and legible manner.
• Maintain up‑to‑date and accurate inventory row tags.
• Retrieve carts, unused or rejected materials, and other necessary items efficiently.
• Properly wrap, weigh, label, and store any unused or rejected materials.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe throughout the shift.
• Maintain a valid forklift operator certification and operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Complete and document forklift inspections at the start of each shift.
• Immediately report any safety, material, machine, tooling, quality, or process issues to a supervisor.
• Manage time effectively to reduce downtime, optimize production, and complete cleaning, inspections, and documentation within the work shift.
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and use of personal protective equipment.
• Adhere to all personal hygiene and dress code requirements, including appropriate hair coverings.
• Report any food packaging safety concerns directly to plant management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• In the event of absence, responsibilities will be delegated to an alternate qualified Material Handler.

Required Qualifications

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): adhere to all company GMP policies to ensure the safe handling and integrity of food packaging materials.
• Maintain sanitation standards: support and follow sanitation procedures to uphold cleanliness and reduce contamination risks in all work areas.
• Quality assurance support: handle and inspect materials in a way that supports the plant’s quality objectives, preventing mix‑ups, contamination, or damage.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lb regularly.
• Ability to walk/stand approximately 12 hours per day.

Schedule

The Material Handler position is 100 % onsite, working on the production floor. 12‑hour COP shift rotation: Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday; Week 2 – Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday.

Pay

Compensation range: $18.20 – $25.35 per hour, determined based on experience and expertise.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• Comprehensive employee and family assistance program (short‑term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultation services)