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Material Handler I - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shift

Maker's Pride · Romeoville, IL · 3 wk ago
Management$23/hrFull-time

About the role

The Material Handler is responsible for storing, moving, and handling products and materials. Material Handlers work in a structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Material Handlers will need to be reliable and able to work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times. Must have stand‑up/reach truck forklift experience to be considered.

Hours of Operation

1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 2:30 PM
2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
3rd Shift: 9:30 PM – 6:00 AM

Responsibilities

  • Identifies, transports, packs, removes and disposes of products and materials.
  • Operates forklifts, handcarts, or pallet jacks to pick, replenish, shuttle, and load/unload orders.
  • Maintain inventory levels as directed.
  • Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision or line leads.
  • Ship and receive materials throughout duration of shift.
  • Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
  • Count, weigh, record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
  • Ensure that product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
  • Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep work areas clean, such as sweeping floors, putting trash into containers, and picking stray product up from the floor.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Must be knowledgeable in GMPs or the willingness to learn.
  • Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
  • Ability to operate stand‑up and extended forklifts.
  • Sufficient math skills.
  • Ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
  • Ability to read and write in English preferred.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Previous Material Handling experience a plus (varies by location).

Work Environment

This is a manufacturing environment and a team environment; Material Handlers must be able to work together and communicate in a respectful and professional manner. Must be able to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.

Physical Requirements

  • Reaching with hands/arms throughout the shift.
  • Ability to lift up to 90 lbs assisted and 40 lbs unassisted.
  • Ability to stand up to 80% of the time scheduled.
  • Ability to walk, climb and/or balance throughout shift.

Pay

Starting Pay: $23.00/hr., a shift differential is offered for 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees including health, dental, 401(k) and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.

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