Forklift Material Handler — Day/Night Shifts, Growth

Novolex; Grant Park (IL); On-site; USD 51,347,284 - 60,019,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development through MyLearning

Job summary

Novolex in Grant Park, IL is hiring a Material Handler to load and unload trucks, stock production lines and maintain accurate inventory. You will work under the Logistics Supervisor to keep materials available for continuous operation.

Shifts include Monday–Friday 7:00 am–3:00 pm or Sunday–Thursday 11:00 pm–7:00 am, with starting pay $17.92–$20.96 per hour. A forklift certification is required, and the role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Forklift Certification.
• Reading, writing, and computation skills normally acquired through the completion of high school.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to load and unload trailers; ensure materials are delivered to appropriate areas and put away.
• Stock raw materials or product.
• Process finished product or raw material, which may include wrapping, weighing, tagging and palletizing product.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of inventory and other necessary paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
• Support plant product food safety management programs, initiatives, and objectives.

Skills

Forklift certification

Forklift operation

Reading & writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Novolex in Grant Park, IL is hiring a Material Handler to load and unload trucks, stock production lines and maintain accurate inventory. You will work under the Logistics Supervisor to keep materials available for continuous operation.

Shifts include Monday–Friday 7:00 am–3:00 pm or Sunday–Thursday 11:00 pm–7:00 am, with starting pay $17.92–$20.96 per hour. A forklift certification is required, and the role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced facility.