Material Handler - 1st Shift

Location: Savanna

Job Summary Mac Lean -Fogg is hiring a Material Handler for our manufacturing facility in Savanna, Illinois. In this role, you will support production by receiving, moving, storing, and shipping materials while maintaining accurate inventory and safe warehouse operations.

You'll work with forklifts, warehouse equipment, and inventory tracking systems to help keep materials flowing efficiently throughout the facility.

Location:

Savanna, ILWork Arrangement:
On-site

Schedule:

1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PMPay: $19.00–$21.00/hour

Employment Type:

Full-time / Hourly Overtime:
Overtime may be required based on business needs.

What You'll Do as a Material Handler Receive, inspect, store, and issue materials, equipment, and supplies to support daily manufacturing operations.

Process shipments, prepare orders, and accurately load and unload trucks to meet production schedules and support safe transportation of materials.

Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to move materials throughout the facility.

Schedule, move, weigh, stock, receive, and package inbound and outbound materials while maintaining organized storage areas.

Use warehouse equipment and inventory tracking technology, including JDE, RFS, and RF systems, to record and monitor material movement.

Deliver raw materials to production work centers on time to support manufacturing operations and minimize downtime.

Maintain inventory accuracy through regular counts, stock reconciliation, and accurate documentation of material transactions.

Verify that materials are correctly labeled, packaged, and inspected for damage to maintain quality standards.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications 0–2 years of experience, with beginning-to-working knowledge of material handling or related operations.

Basic verbal and written communication skills.

Basic mathematical skills for counting, weighing, and tracking materials.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate inventory handling.

Effective time management and organizational skills to support production schedules.

Ability to identify problems, assist with solutions, and work effectively as part of a team.

Work Environment &

Physical Requirements Work is performed on-site in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

The role involves handling, moving, loading, and unloading materials using warehouse equipment and powered industrial equipment, including forklifts.

The position requires pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Manual dexterity is required to handle small objects and materials.

Employees in this role work in environments where elevated noise levels may be present.

Safe material handling practices and adherence to established equipment operating procedures are essential.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits Eligible employees across Mac Lean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing

Paid time off and paid holidays

Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans

Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources

Virtual healthcare resources

Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities

Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

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