1st Shift Material Handler: Barcoding, Packaging & Shipping

Monroechamber; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Material Handler for a 1st shift role in Freeport, IL. The position involves pulling finished goods, stacking materials, processing ERP transactions, and ensuring on-time shipments.

Requirements include 1–3 years in material handling, familiarity with barcoding and ERP systems, forklift experience, and strong attention to detail. Overtime may be required; safety and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in material handling within distribution/warehouse environments.
• Knowledge of packaging standards to prevent freight damage.
• Familiarity with barcoding systems and ERP software.
• Experience handling, stacking materials and using hand tools.
• Understanding of shipping practices and documentation.
• Ability to work in a multi-functional work cell with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Pull finished goods from stock to complete orders with barcodes.
• Stack materials securely to prevent damage during transport.
• Process system transactions in MRP/ERP and generate reports.
• Conduct daily inventory cycle counts per instructions.
• Unload goods from conveyors to pallets and prepare for shipping.
• Coordinate with supervisor to meet shipping due dates.
• Wrap and crate orders for transport; manage crate materials.
• Load raw materials and offcuts into inventory system.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of packing area.
• Adhere to safety protocols and participate in teamwork.

Skills

Material handling experience

Barcoding systems

ERP software

Packaging standards

Forklift operation

Shipping documentation

Inventory accuracy

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Initiative and reliability

Overtime readiness

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP software

Job description

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Material Handler for a 1st shift role in Freeport, IL. The position involves pulling finished goods, stacking materials, processing ERP transactions, and ensuring on-time shipments.

Requirements include 1–3 years in material handling, familiarity with barcoding and ERP systems, forklift experience, and strong attention to detail. Overtime may be required; safety and teamwork are emphasized.