Material Handler Forklift

Material Handler – Forklift Operator

This role focuses on safely and efficiently handling materials in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. You will operate sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes to deliver raw materials and finished components to machine operators, welders, assemblers, and other production areas, ensuring a smooth and continuous workflow.

Responsibilities

• Pull materials from storage locations and move them to and from workstations to support production needs.
• Primarily support the small parts welding area by delivering required materials and removing completed components.
• Assist machine operators and other fabrication departments by staging materials and finished products as needed.
• Unload incoming trucks using an overhead crane and properly stage materials in the warehouse.
• Follow work orders and production schedules to ensure each department has the materials needed to run efficiently.
• Transport finished products from the small parts area to the next step in the production process or store them in the warehouse as required.
• Operate sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Lift and move materials, boxes, and components weighing up to 50 pounds as part of daily tasks.
• Use RF scanners and related equipment to support picking, shipping, receiving, loading, and unloading activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all safety procedures and guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Proven material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency operating a sit-down forklift.
• Ability to safely operate an overhead crane.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Experience with packaging, lifting boxes, and packing orders in a production setting.
• In general production, manufacturing, or warehouse operations.
• Experience with shipping and receiving, including loading, unloading, and staging materials.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and other basic material handling equipment.
• Experience using RF scanners for picking, inventory, or shipping activities.
• Capability to work effectively in a heavy industrial environment and around large equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a permanent position based out of Crystal Lake, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $43680.00/yr. Great company benefits. Benefits include competitive pay, health, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(K) with company match. They also have a HSA and FSA for employees (Benefits are attached). Double Time paid after 50 hours worked. Earn and save on hundreds of Retail items through our employee recognition discount platform. Save on eligible NEW car purchases with our Affiliate Rewards Program. Save on qualifying health and wellness products and service.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.