Material Handler

SMS Staffing • Columbia, IL

55d • Onsite

About The Position

SMS Staffing is hiring immediately for Material Handlers in Columbia, IL. The role of a Material Handler involves safely handling, storing, labeling, loading, and unloading materials. This includes pulling, transporting, and putting away materials for Production, labeling containers, and storing materials in various locations. The position requires operating equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks, as well as loading drums onto trailers. Maintaining material accuracy through cycle counts and physical inventories, completing required paperwork, following procedures, and reporting safety concerns are also key responsibilities. The company emphasizes the importance of committed individuals who are willing to go the extra mile to ensure customer success.

Requirements

• Sit down and stand up Forklift experience required (1+ year)
• Reach truck and RF scanner experience required
• Must be able to work overtime
• Comfortable wearing a respiratory mask
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Maintain clean work areas and assist line personnel as needed
• Follow all safety policies and complete assigned tasks

Responsibilities

• Safely handle, store, label, load, and unload materials
• Pull, transport, and put away for Production
• Label containers and store materials in racks, shelves, and floor locations
• Operate forklift, reach truck, power pallet jack, drum dollies, and manual pallet jacks
• Load empty/dirty recon drums onto trailers as requested
• Maintain material accuracy through cycle counts and physical inventories
• Complete required paperwork and follow all trained procedures
• Report safety concerns immediately and wear required PPE

What This Job Offers

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