Material Handler

Job Description

Material Handler | Grant Park, IL | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Starting Pay Rate

• $17.92-$20.96 per hour

Available Shifts:

• Sunday-Thursday 11:00 pm-7:00 am
• Monday-Friday 11:00 pm-7:00 am

TEXT TO APPLY NUMBER:

• 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)

Job Overview: This position reports to the Logistics Supervisor. The position is responsible for loading and unloading trucks and to stock production lines to maintain inventory and the availability of necessary materials for continuous operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a forklift to load and unload trailers. Ensure materials are delivered to appropriate areas and put away.
• Stock raw materials or product.
• Process finished product or raw material, which may include wrapping, weighing, tagging and palletizing product.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of inventory and other necessary paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
• Support plant product food safety management programs, initiatives, and objectives.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Forklift Certification
• Reading, writing, and computation skills normally acquired through the completion of high school

Physical Demands:

• Manual dexterity, lifting up to 50 pounds frequently, ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time (2-6 hours), ability to withstand seasonal temperature extremes and frequent bending, pushing and reaching.

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Frequent exposure to noisy work environment that requires hearing protection, exposure to extreme temperatures and safety glasses and hairnets may be required.

Company Benefits

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen