Hiring Material Handler For $22.hr, Start Immediately

Material Handler

We are seeking a diligent and responsible Material Handler to join our team. This role involves managing shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks within a warehouse environment. The position handles both raw materials for manufacturing and finished products ready for delivery. Raw materials are valuable and potentially fragile, requiring careful handling. Finished products are large electrical panels, necessitating slow and controlled forklift operation to ensure safe handling. The work environment is productive, focusing on meeting deadlines while maintaining organization and proper inventory storage.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklift to move larger control boxes.
• Utilize RF scanners and basic computer skills.
• Lift and move boxes to assigned locations.
• Process incoming material by confirming part numbers and counts against purchase orders and shipping documents.
• Stage materials in appropriate designated inventory locations.
• Pull and identify parts from inventory.
• Kit specified material and deliver to production floor or external suppliers in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse.
• Read bills of material, pull stock, and accurately transact material movement in the electronic inventory tracking system.
• Assist in physical inventory counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience as a Material Handler or Forklift Operator within a manufacturing warehouse.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts and RF scanners.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Technical School preferred but not required.
• Experience with inventory management systems is advantageous.
• Good understanding of material handling procedures.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers an inclusive and collaborative workplace that values integrity, ethics, and continuous improvement. We provide comprehensive benefits, including group health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a pension plan and supplemental insurance. We are committed to ensuring a positive work-life balance, fostering innovation, and providing long-term earning opportunities.

Work Environment

The facility is medium-sized with 60 employees, where everything is manufactured from start to finish, including fabrication, welding, wiring, and assembly. The workplace is clean, modernly designed, and maintains comfortable temperatures, ensuring a pleasant work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Franklin Park, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)