2nd Shift Material Handler - NBK

Bell Flavors & Fragrances LATAM; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Benefit package for regular full-time

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances is seeking a Material Handler to support our Northbrook, IL manufacturing team. This role moves raw materials to the compounding area, ensures inventory accuracy, and facilitates production readiness.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM with overtime as needed. Candidates should be dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable in a fast-paced warehouse environment; forklift and barcode scanner experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED.
• 3 months of related experience and/or training preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift or material handling equipment experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand English instructions, labels, safety information, reports, and training materials.
• Ability to use computers and warehouse management systems.
• Must be able to understand and follow SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs, and job-specific work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve raw materials from the warehouse and deliver them to the compounding area based on production needs.
• Accurately transfer materials between warehouse and production locations using ERP systems and handheld barcode scanners.
• Return raw materials to warehouse locations after use and help maintain inventory accuracy.
• Follow FEFO inventory practices and support cycle counting activities.
• Replenish materials, solutions, PG, and ethanol alcohol totes used in production.
• Assist with batch processing, resampling, and submitting materials to Quality Control as needed.
• Pull samples for raw materials and finished goods evaluations.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and handheld barcode scanners.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, GMPs, SOPs, and food safety requirements.

Skills

Forklift experience

ERP systems

Reading English

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld barcode scanners

Warehouse management systems

Job description

2nd Shift Material Handler - NBK

Job Category: Manufacturing Flavor

Requisition Number: MATER001444

Posting Details

• Posted: July 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Location: Bell Northbrook, 500 Academy Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA

Job Details

Bell Flavors & Fragrances is seeking a Material Handler to join our Manufacturing team in Northbrook, IL. This position plays an important role in supporting production by moving raw materials, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring materials are available for compounding and related production activities.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse and production environment.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Retrieve raw materials from the warehouse and deliver them to the compounding area based on production needs.
• Accurately transfer materials between warehouse and production locations using ERP systems and handheld barcode scanners.
• Return raw materials to warehouse locations after use and help maintain inventory accuracy.
• Follow FEFO inventory practices and support cycle counting activities.
• Replenish materials, solutions, PG, and ethanol alcohol totes used in production.
• Assist with batch processing, resampling, and submitting materials to Quality Control as needed.
• Pull samples for raw materials and finished goods evaluations.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and handheld barcode scanners.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, GMPs, SOPs, and food safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three months of related experience and/or training preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift or material handling equipment experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand English instructions, labels, safety information, reports, and training materials.
• Ability to use computers and warehouse management systems.
• Must be able to understand and follow SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs, and job-specific work instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push, pull, twist, climb step ladders, and perform repetitive material handling tasks.
• Comfortable working around moving mechanical parts and chemicals.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, and weekends as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to stay organized while managing multiple tasks.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay range $23 - $24 per hour + Shift premium
• Benefit package for the regular full-time employees
• Growth opportunity experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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