Associate - Material Handling (2nd shift)

ProAmpac • Hanover Park, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler works under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Lead and loads, unloads, and moves materials within the plant. The role prepares make-ready pallets for printing, slitting, pouch-making, and spouting operations, and supports the availability and movement of materials according to production schedules and needs. The position also supports receiving and shipping, inventory accuracy, safety, housekeeping, and continuous quality improvement.

This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with some weekends. The listed pay range is $20.00–$23.00 per hour. The position is at ProAmpac’s Hanover Park, Illinois facility.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measure.
• Solid working knowledge of warehouse processes and related manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

• Prior equipment, shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow company quality-system, operational, human-resource, safety, and housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Generate pick lists or follow oral instructions to determine materials or containers to stage for a job.
• Coordinate with the warehouse manager and other departments to ensure materials are available based on production schedules and needs.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or with lifting equipment.
• Move materials from storage or work sites to designated areas and document the movements.
• Count, weigh, and record the number of units moved or handled on pick lists.
• Attach identifying barcodes or labels to materials, or mark information on cases and other containers.
• Operate a forklift truck, electric hoist, or pallet mover to assist with loading or moving materials and products.
• Cross-train in receiving and shipping and provide backup to the department as needed.
• Resolve inventory variances and participate in inventory cycle counts.
• Participate in ongoing training and support a continuous quality-improvement environment.
• Review work instructions and procedures applicable to the position.
• Perform other assignments as requested by ProAmpac management.

Benefits

• Quarterly perfect-attendance bonus and gainshare program.
• 11 paid company holidays.
• Paid vacation and sick/personal time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other supplemental offerings.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Wellness program with potential health-insurance premium discounts and other incentives for healthy living.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed