Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler
City and State: Elgin, IL
Pay Rate:$17.00 - $20.00/hour
Schedule/Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Employment Type: Evaluation to Hire

Summary:
The Material Handler is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting raw materials, packaging components, finished goods, and production supplies throughout an FDA-regulated manufacturing facility. This role supports continuous production operations by ensuring production lines remain supplied while following GMP, safety, and quality standards.

• Operate electric pallet jacks and forklifts to transport raw materials, packaging components, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Deliver materials to production lines, replenish supplies, and assist with line support functions to minimize downtime.
• Verify materials against production schedules, batch records, and work orders while maintaining accurate inventory movement records.
• Remove finished products from production lines and transport them to designated staging or warehouse locations.
• Follow GMP, SOPs, safety regulations, and housekeeping standards while reporting quality, inventory, or safety concerns.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of material handling experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Ability to safely operate electric pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Knowledge of GMP and FDA-regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Medical Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability