Material Handler

Material HandlerThe Material Handler safely operates sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials between production lines, warehouses, and shipping docks while maintaining an organized and efficient flow of products. This role supports both production and shipping activities by staging, stacking, and wrapping pallets, loading and unloading trucks, and preparing products for shipment using RF scanners and standard warehouse procedures.Responsibilities:Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials to and from production lines, warehouses, and docks.Gather materials from inventory and deliver them to production lines in a timely and accurate manner.Transport finished goods from production lines to docks and from docks back into inventory as needed.Stage, stack, and securely wrap pallets to prepare products for storage or shipment.Use a stand-up forklift to pick orders accurately according to pick lists and RF scanner instructions.Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently, ensuring products remain undamaged and properly placed.Work approximately half the time in the production area and half in the warehouse/shipping area to support overall operations.Get products ready for shipment, including verifying counts, labeling, and staging in the correct locations.Use RF scanners to track inventory movements, confirm picks, and maintain accurate records.Perform lifting and sorting of products as part of daily material handling tasks.Support general labor activities such as packaging, picking, packing, sorting, counting, wrapping, and staging as needed.Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment in both production and warehouse areas.Multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment with changing demands.Essential Skills:At least 2+ years of experience operating a sit-down forklift.At least 2+ years of experience operating a stand-up forklift.Demonstrated ability to safely load and unload trucks using forklifts and other material handling equipment.RF scanner experience for picking orders, tracking inventory, and confirming shipments.Hands-on material handling experience, including staging, stacking, wrapping, lifting, and sorting products.Ability to perform repetitive motions and physical tasks associated with material handling.Experience working in a warehouse, shipping, or production environment.Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced setting.Availability to work 2nd shift from 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Monday through Friday.Additional Skills & Qualifications:Background in chemical, oil, or food manufacturing environments is a plus.Experience with packaging, picking, packing, batch mixing, lifting, sorting, counting, wrapping, and staging is beneficial.Comfort working across both production and warehouse/shipping areas.Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and organization.Why Work Here?Employees benefit from working in a modern, temperature-controlled environment where safety and organization are top priorities. Facilities offer clean, well-maintained workspaces, with one site recently remodeled and another providing a dynamic, high-volume production setting. Team sizes vary by location, offering options ranging from a smaller, close-knit workforce to a larger, more fast-paced operation. The organization emphasizes excellent employee benefits and maintains clear processes for manufacturing, bottling, staging, and shipping products, providing stability and consistency in day-to-day work.Work Environment:The work takes place in two temperature-controlled facilities that support both production and warehouse/shipping operations. One facility is modern, very clean, and recently remodeled, with a strong focus on organization, safety, and well-maintained inventory and supplies. It has a smaller workforce, with a compact team on each shift and fewer production lines, kettles, fillers, and blenders, creating a more controlled and orderly environment. The other facility is larger and houses a few hundred employees across shifts. It is also temperature controlled and supports a higher volume of production with many more lines, creating a busier and sometimes more chaotic environment. This location includes security checkpoints at the front and multiple break rooms for employees. Operations at both sites involve manufacturing products, bottling, staging, and shipping them out, with one site handling more customized orders and pallets and the other focusing on continuous batches and repetitive client orders. Chemicals used at both locations are not harmful, and safety is a major focus throughout all operations. The role is on 2nd shift, from 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, working roughly half the time in the production area and half in the warehouse/shipping area, with regular use of sit-down and stand-up forklifts, RF scanners, and standard material handling equipment.Job Type & Location:This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago Heights, IL.Pay and Benefits:The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $21.70/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)Application Deadline:This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.Workplace Type:This is a fully onsite position in Chicago Heights, IL.