1st Shift Material Handler – Barcoding & Shipping

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Health Savings Account

Vacation time

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Educational Reimbursement

Matching Gift Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan – stock-p

stock at a discount

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in Illinois seeks a 1st Shift Material Handler to manage the movement of materials in warehouses and production areas, ensuring inventory accuracy and timely shipments. You will pull finished goods, stack materials, and execute ERP transactions, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in warehousing, knowledge of packaging standards, barcoding systems, and forklift experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a material handling role in distribution or warehouse operations environment (packaging, crating, handling hardware components).
• Thorough knowledge of packaging standards and techniques to prevent freight damage.
• Familiarity with barcoding systems and ERP software.
• Proven experience with material handling - ability to handle and stack materials with care to prevent damage.
• Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in wood crating.
• General understanding of shipping practices and documentation.
• Capable of flexibility and teamwork in a multi-functional work cell.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality standards.
• Effective communication skills with supervisor and team.
• Demonstrates initiative, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate inventory.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable worker who can commit to overtime when necessary.
• Forklift experience and certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Pull finished goods from stock to complete orders using barcoding systems accurately and efficiently.
• Stack materials securely to prevent damage during transportation and shipping.
• Execute system transactions in MRP/ERP and generate required reports.
• Complete daily inventory cycle counts following standardized work instructions.
• Unload finished goods from outfeed conveyor to pallets.
• Manage scrap materials.
• Move completed pallets to shipping area.
• Load raw materials and offcuts into the inventory system.
• Perform quality inspections on finished goods to ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate to ensure shipments are packaged and shipped ahead of due dates.
• Wrap and crate completed orders using cardboard and wood materials to protect goods during transit.
• Package finished goods for parcel shipments and process through FedEx / UPS systems.
• Load and unload trucks in a timely and safe manner.
• Coordinate daily activities within the department to meet shipping schedules.
• Identify and communicate potential late orders to Supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the packaging and crating area.
• Work safely and effectively, adhering to all company safety protocols.
• Partner with Supervisor and team members to ensure departmental goals are met.
• Other duties as required

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in Illinois seeks a 1st Shift Material Handler to manage the movement of materials in warehouses and production areas, ensuring inventory accuracy and timely shipments. You will pull finished goods, stack materials, and execute ERP transactions, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in warehousing, knowledge of packaging standards, barcoding systems, and forklift experience are a plus.