Material Handler - 1st Shift

Overview

SMS Staffing Is Hiring Immediately For Material Handlers!

JOB TITLE:

Material Handler (Putaway)

JOB LOCATION:

Lincolnshire, IL
JOB TYPE:
Temp to Hire
PAY: $18/Hr.
1st SHIFT: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday - Friday)

• Transport materials from receiving or storage areas to shipping or designated locations; unpack crates and containers as needed
• Load outbound shipments, ensuring materials are properly packaged and stacked to prevent damage
• Assist with ongoing cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes
• Comply with warehouse quality control standards and procedures
• Operate forklifts safely, ensuring all loads are stable and secure
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including sweeping, dusting, and mopping
• Follow all safety protocols, departmental procedures, and corporate policies

• Ability to follow standard work instructions with reliability and punctuality
• Strong multitasking and time management skills; able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing assignments and priorities
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal, with effective communication skills
• Solid math skills and understanding of weights and measures
• Basic proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets
• Strong working knowledge of computerized inventory systems
• Experience using RF scanners for inventory tracking and management

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3–5 years of warehouse experience, including proficiency with computerized inventory tracking systems

• Prolonged periods of walking, stooping, bending, reaching, and occasional sitting
• Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, and moving of objects up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity for repetitive hand, finger, and wrist movements
• Capable of climbing step ladders up to 15 feet
• Ability to operate a vehicle as needed

• Primarily based in a warehouse setting, with exposure to varying temperatures
• Regular exposure to vibrations, fumes, gases, and moving mechanical equipment
• Occasional handling of potentially hazardous chemicals or substances
• Noise levels range from moderate to very loud, depending on tasks and equipment used

• Operates equipment, including forklift trucks, hand pallet jacks, label machines, packing machines, computers, and calculators
• Steel-toed safety shoes must be worn at all times while in the warehouse

Come join the SMS team!

It takes more than top-notch facilities, modern equipment, and innovative technologies to become our customers’ most trusted supplier. It takes people who are committed to our customers’ success and who are willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right.