Material Handler

Stellar Mfg; Centreville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Mfg is seeking a Material Handler for our Sauget, Illinois facility. This full-time, on-site role supports production and shipping by receiving materials, labeling, packing, and preparing orders for outbound delivery.

You'll verify documents, maintain inventory accuracy, operate basic warehouse equipment, and collaborate with production, warehouse, and shipping teams to ensure smooth material flow while upholding safety and organization standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with material handling and unloading, including safe movement of products and use of basic warehouse equipment.
• Skills in shipping & receiving, with the ability to verify orders, inspect materials, and process documentation accurately.
• Knowledge of inventory control and packing, including organizing stock, preparing shipments, and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, ergonomics best practices, and company policies in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and reliability in completing tasks on time.
• Ability to lift and move materials as required and stand for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with production and warehouse teams.
• Prior manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics experience preferred; high school diploma or equivalent beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move materials safely within facility.
• Receive incoming materials and verify documentation.
• Organize and store inventory; prepare orders for shipment.
• Pack, label, and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and shipping teams to ensure timely material flow.
• Operate material handling equipment per safety guidelines; keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Material handling

Shipping & receiving

Inventory control

Safety procedures

Communication

Team collaboration

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Company Description

Stellar Mfg is a manufacturing company headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota, serving customers across the United States. The organization focuses on producing quality products through efficient operations and attention to detail. Team members work in a collaborative environment where safety, reliability, and continuous improvement are priorities. The company values dependable professionals who support smooth production and distribution processes. Stellar Mfg offers opportunities for growth for individuals who are committed to supporting manufacturing and logistics excellence.

Role Description

The Material Handler role at Stellar Mfg is a full-time, on-site position based in Sauget Illinois. This role is responsible for safely loading, unloading, and moving materials throughout the facility to support production and shipping activities. Day-to-day tasks include receiving incoming materials, verifying documentation, organizing and storing inventory, and preparing orders for shipment. The Material Handler will perform packing and labeling, assist with maintaining accurate inventory records, and coordinate with production, warehouse, and shipping teams to ensure timely material flow. This position also involves operating material handling equipment in accordance with safety guidelines and maintaining a clean, organized work area. Any data entry skills will help you move up ladder faster into a Coordinator position.

Qualifications

• Experience with material handling and unloading, including safe movement of products and use of basic warehouse equipment.
• Skills in shipping & receiving, with the ability to verify orders, inspect materials, and process documentation accurately.
• Knowledge of inventory control and packing, including organizing stock, preparing shipments, and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, ergonomics best practices, and company policies in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and reliability in completing tasks on time.
• Ability to lift and move materials as required and stand for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with production and warehouse teams.
• Prior manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics experience preferred; high school diploma or equivalent beneficial.