Material Handler

Material Handler - 1st ShiftWe are seeking a dedicated Material Handler to efficiently manage materials within our production and warehouse/shipping areas. This role involves operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts, ensuring that materials are moved seamlessly from production lines to inventory, docks, and vice versa. The position requires a proactive individual who can stage, stack, and wrap pallets, load and unload trucks, and prepare products for shipment.ResponsibilitiesOperate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials.Gather inventory and deliver it to production lines.Transport materials from docks to inventory and from lines to docks.Stage, stack, and wrap pallets for shipment.Prepare products for shipment and load/unload trucks.Utilize stand-up forklifts to pick orders efficiently.Essential Skills2+ years of experience operating sit-down forklifts.2+ years of experience with stand-up forklifts.Proficiency in using RF scanners for inventory management.Ability to load and unload trucks effectively.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in chemical, oil, or food manufacturing is a plus.Strong multi-tasking abilities.Labor experience in material handling is beneficial.Why Work Here?Our company offers excellent employee benefits and values safety across all operations. You will be working in modern, temperature-controlled facilities with organized inventory and supplies. Join a team where safety and cleanliness are prioritized, and where you can contribute to our efficient and streamlined production processes.Work EnvironmentThe Alsip facility is modern, very clean, and temperature controlled, with a focus on safety and organization. It has a smaller workforce with remodeled features from the last decade. The Chicago Heights facility, while not as new, is also temperature controlled with a larger workforce. It can be bustling due to its extensive lines and production activities, with security checkpoints and multiple break rooms. Both facilities handle non-harmful chemicals and maintain organized operations.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alsip, IL.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.25 - $19.35/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)