Material Handler

Material Handler

Rochester Midland Corporation (RMC) is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of specialty chemicals for food, sanitation, water treatment, legionella control, facility maintenance, restroom odor control and industrial cleaning. RMC is committed to developing sustainable solutions for health, productivity and the environment.

RMC is looking for an experienced Material Handler for its Aurora, Illinois location. The Material Handler supports production by moving materials with a forklift.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports the blending staff by providing raw material chemicals as well as returns them to inventory.
• Complete daily forklift inspection checklist.
• Required to move packaging raw materials to appropriate areas.
• Perform inventory transactions on a handheld scanning device as needed.
• Ability to use forklift attachments as needed.
• Removes finished goods from the manufacturing lines. May be required to stretch wrap or band products prior to transferring them to the warehouse.
• May be required to remove finished goods from the conveyor and place on the appropriate skid.
• Confirms quantities of finished goods on skids before transferring to the warehouse.
• May be required to aid in unloading of raw materials with or without a forklift.
• Adhere to all safety, OSHA, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements including proper respirator fit testing and usage
• Maintains work area based on housekeeping procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Special Licenses or Certification

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience

• Forklift experience required
• Experience operating machinery is a plus
• Manufacturing environment experience is a plus

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to be forklift certified by RMC
• Ability to use a handheld scanning device

Competencies

• Detail oriented
• Action oriented
• Critical thinking
• Product knowledge
• Technical skills
• Drive for results
• Effective communication (verbal & written)

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Visual acuity necessary to read labels, tickets, etc.
• Proximity to chemicals, with potential exposure to chemicals and chemical odors.
• Proximity to forklift traffic.
• Occasional extra hours.
• Lifting up to 55 lbs. is required.
• Required use of personal protective equipment which includes a cleanly shaved face for the respirator program.
• Standing for extended periods of time.

Safety Responsibilities: Employee shall be familiar and comply with all safety policies and procedures of the company.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.