Material Handler
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Forklift Operator
Material Handler - 1st Shift
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.
- 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.
- 2+ years of experience operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
- Experience with RF scanners.
- Ability to load and unload trucks.
Skills & Qualifications
- Background 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 work spaces 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.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.
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