Material Handler - 1st Shift

SMS Staffing 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)

About the Material Handler Role: The Material Handler is responsible for receiving, storing, picking, and packing spare parts in accordance with standard procedures and order-specific instructions, under general supervision.

• 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