Material Handler

Material Handler - 1st Shift

Job Title: Material Handler - 1st shift $18.25 / 2nd shift $19.35

Job Description

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts to efficiently move materials to and from production lines. Your role will involve gathering inventory and delivering it to production lines, as well as transporting materials from docks to inventory and vice versa. You will stage, stack, and wrap pallets, prepare products for shipment, and load and unload trucks. The role is divided equally between the production area and the warehouse/shipping area.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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.
• Prepare products for shipment.
• Load and unload trucks.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Experience with RF scanners.
• Ability to load and unload trucks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in chemical, oil, or food manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Experience in packaging, picking, packing, batch mixing, lifting, sorting, counting, and staging.
• Ability to multitask and handle labor-intensive tasks.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values safety and organization, offering a clean and modern work environment. Enjoy working in temperature-controlled facilities with a focus on employee benefits. Be a part of a smaller, close-knit team at the Alsip location, or experience a dynamic and bustling environment at the Chicago Heights facility.

Work Environment

The Alsip facility is modern, clean, and temperature-controlled, with a smaller workforce and a focus on customized orders. The Chicago Heights facility is larger, with more production lines and a bigger workforce, providing a more dynamic environment. Both locations prioritize safety and offer organized workspaces with excellent employee benefits. The chemicals handled at both sites are non-harmful.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alsip, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.25 - $18.35/hr. 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alsip,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.