Material Handler I- 2nd & 3rd Shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team • Geneva, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is responsible for storing, moving, and handling products and materials in a structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Material Handlers must be reliable and able to work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times. This role operates in a manufacturing environment with exposure to various machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures. It is a team-oriented position requiring respectful and professional communication and collaboration. The role may require working overtime and across shifts based on staffing needs and customer demand.

Requirements

• Must be knowledgeable in GMPs or the willingness to learn.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
• Ability to operate stand-up and extended forklifts.
• Sufficient math skills.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Stand up/Reach truck experience.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous Material Handling experience a plus, varies by location.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, transports, packs, removes and disposes of products and materials.
• Operates forklifts, handcarts, or pallet jacks to pick, replenish, shuttle, and load/unload orders.
• Maintain inventory levels as directed.
• Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision or line leads.
• Ship and receive materials throughout duration of shift.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
• Count, weigh, record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
• Ensure that product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
• Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep work areas clean, such as sweeping floors, putting trash into containers, and picking stray product up from the floor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)
• health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED