Material Handler

Rochester Midland Corporation • Aurora, IL

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About The Position

The Material Handler supports production by moving materials with a forklift. The role provides raw material chemicals to blending staff and returns materials to inventory, moves packaging raw materials, and transfers finished goods from manufacturing lines to the warehouse. The employee may also unload raw materials, package finished goods, and perform inventory transactions using a handheld scanning device.

The position requires compliance with company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and personal protective equipment requirements, including respirator fit testing and use. The employee maintains the work area according to housekeeping procedures and performs other duties as required. The work involves proximity to chemicals and forklift traffic, extended periods of standing, and lifting up to 55 pounds. Occasional extra hours may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Forklift experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to become forklift certified by RMC.
• Ability to use a handheld scanning device.
• Ability to read labels and tickets, requiring visual acuity.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Required use of personal protective equipment, including a cleanly shaved face for the respirator program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating machinery.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide raw material chemicals to blending staff and return materials to inventory.
• Complete the daily forklift inspection checklist.
• Move packaging raw materials to appropriate areas.
• Perform inventory transactions using a handheld scanning device as needed.
• Use forklift attachments as needed.
• Remove finished goods from manufacturing lines.
• Stretch-wrap or band products before transferring them to the warehouse when required.
• Remove finished goods from the conveyor and place them on the appropriate skid when required.
• Confirm quantities of finished goods on skids before transferring them to the warehouse.
• Aid in unloading raw materials, with or without a forklift, when required.
• Follow safety, OSHA, and PPE requirements, including proper respirator fit testing and use.
• Maintain the work area according to housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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