2nd Shift Material Handler: Packaging, Crating & Shipping

Monroechamber; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Material Handler in Freeport, IL for a 2nd shift position in a distribution environment. Key duties include pulling finished goods, stacking, operating barcoding and ERP systems, and ensuring on-time shipments.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of material handling experience, knowledge of packaging standards, and forklift certification is a plus. This role offers steady hours and potential for hire.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a material handling role in distribution or warehouse environment.
• 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 stack materials with care to prevent damage.
• 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.
• Move completed pallets to shipping area.
• Load raw materials and offcuts into the inventory system.
• Perform quality inspections on finished goods to ensure standards compliance.
• Coordinate to ensure shipments are packaged and shipped ahead of due dates.

Skills

Barcoding systems

ERP software

Forklift operation

Tools

Barcoding hardware

Job description

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Material Handler in Freeport, IL for a 2nd shift position in a distribution environment. Key duties include pulling finished goods, stacking, operating barcoding and ERP systems, and ensuring on-time shipments.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of material handling experience, knowledge of packaging standards, and forklift certification is a plus. This role offers steady hours and potential for hire.