Material Handler / Shipping & Receiving

Job Description

Job Description

Material Handler / Shipping & Receiving

Acme Industries | Elk Grove Village, IL

Keep Production Moving at a Company Built on Precision Since 1948

Acme Industries is looking for a Material Handler / Shipping & Receiving Associate to support our growing manufacturing operation in Elk Grove Village.

In this role, you'll move materials throughout the facility, receive incoming shipments, prepare outbound orders, and play a critical part in keeping production running safely and efficiently. If you enjoy hands-on work, operating forklifts and cranes, and being part of a team that manufactures components for the aerospace and defense industries, we'd like to meet you.

What You'll Do Material Handling

• Move raw materials, work-in-process parts, and finished components throughout the facility
• Stage materials for production and transport completed parts to their next operation
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment
• Store and retrieve materials, tooling, and fixtures accurately
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and material tracking
• Maintain organized, safe, and clean work areas

Shipping & Receiving

• Receive and verify incoming materials and supplies
• Inspect shipments for accuracy and damage
• Enter receiving information into our ERP system
• Prepare, package, label, and stage outbound shipments
• Complete shipping paperwork and documentation
• Coordinate shipments and pickups with carriers and internal departments

Safety First

• Follow all forklift, crane, rigging, and material handling safety procedures
• Perform equipment inspections before use
• Wear required PPE and maintain a safe work environment
• Report safety concerns, damaged materials, or inventory discrepancies promptly

What We're Looking For Required

✅ High School Diploma or GED

✅ Manufacturing material handling experience

✅ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely handle larger materials using equipment

✅ Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

✅ Reliable attendance and punctuality

✅ Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

Preferred

• Forklift certification
• Overhead crane certification
• Shipping & receiving experience
• ERP experience (Made2Manage a plus)
• Rigging experience
• Experience in machining, aerospace, defense, or heavy manufacturing environments

Don't have forklift or crane certifications? We can certify the right candidate.

Why Acme? We Offer

• Weekly Pay
• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Starting Day One
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• HSA & FSA Options
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
• Gainsharing Bonus Opportunities
• Forklift & Overhead Crane Certification Training
• Clean, Modern Manufacturing Facility

About Acme Industries

For more than 75 years , Acme Industries has manufactured large, highly specialized machined components for the aerospace, defense, power generation, mining, and transportation industries.

Every shipment received, every part moved, and every order prepared helps us deliver quality products to customers who depend on precision and reliability. If you're ready to be part of a team that values being Dedicated, Persistent, Creative, and Supportive , we encourage you to apply today.

Apply now and help keep American manufacturing moving forward.

You should be proficient in:

• Material Handler Experience
• Heavy Material Handling
• Forklift Licensed
• Crane Operation
• ERP & MRP Systems
• AS9100 Experience
• ISO 9001
• OSHA Standards

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software
• Forklifts