Material Handler - 1st, 2nd 3rd Shift

Des Plaines - Bldg 1 & 2, 1938 S Wolf Road, Des Plaines, Illinois, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, April 7, 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 & long‑term disability
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 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 and must reliably follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify, transport, pack, remove, and dispose of products and materials.
• Operate stand‑up reach trucks, 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 a shift.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
• Count, weigh, and record the number of units or materials moved or handled.
• Ensure that product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
• Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S, keeping work areas clean, sweeping floors, disposing of trash, and picking stray product from the floor.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

• Must be knowledgeable in GMPs or willing to learn.
• Obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
• Operate stand‑up reach trucks and extended forklifts.
• Sufficient math skills.
• Understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Read and write in English preferred.

Job Qualifications &

Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous material handling experience a plus, varying by location.
• Exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures in this manufacturing environment.
• Work well in a team environment and communicate respectfully and professionally.
• Work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, and across shifts.

Physical Requirements:

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

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Starting Pay:
Material Handler Level I $19.60/hr.;
Material Handler Level II $21.60/hr.; a shift differential is offered for 2nd shift opportunities. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance applying, please contact Human Resources.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.