Material Handler - 1st and 2nd Shift

Carol Stream, 720 Center Ave, Carol Stream, Illinois, United States of America

Posted Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

What We Want to Give You:

We offer a competitive wage and a wide array of benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, flex spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays and vacation, and bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

Job Summary:

The Reach Driver/Material Handler is responsible for storing, moving, and handling products and materials. Material Handlers work in a structured work environment to minimize safety risks. They must be reliable and able to work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.

• Identifies, transports, packs, removes, and disposes of products and materials.
• Operates stand‑up reach, forklifts, handcarts, or pallet jacks to pick, replenish, shuttle, and load/unload orders.
• Maintain inventory levels as directed.
• Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision or line leads.
• Ship and receive materials throughout the duration of the shift.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
• Count, weigh, and record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
• Ensure that product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
• Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep work areas clean, such as sweeping floors, putting trash into containers, and picking stray product up from the floor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Knowledgeable in GMPs or willingness to learn.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
• Ability to operate stand‑up reach truck and extended forklifts.
• Sufficient math skills.
• Ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English preferred.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous Material Handling experience a plus, varies by location.

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to various machines, noise levels, and temperature variations.
• Team environment; must work together and communicate respectfully and professionally.
• Must be able to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 90 lbs assisted and 40 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to stand up to 80% of the scheduled time.
• Ability to walk, climb, and/or balance throughout the shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you need assistance applying, please contact Human Resources.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Starting Pay:
Material Handler Level I $20.40/hr we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.