Material Handler

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with match

Job summary

Litania Sports Group in Champaign, IL seeks a Material Handler to support production and warehouse operations through inventory movement, storage, and replenishment. This role helps ensure materials are available for manufacturing within our 200,000‑square‑foot facility.

Responsibilities include moving, restocking, picking, forklift operation, and maintaining accurate inventory records while following safety procedures and supporting other warehouse and production functions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Proficient computer skills including ERP, Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or warehouse experience.
• Current forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to pass required screenings in a drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Move, store, restock, and rotate inventory in warehouse and production areas.
• Ensure materials are in correct storage locations and inventory bins.
• Read work orders and production schedules to determine material requirements.
• Deliver materials to production areas to support manufacturing operations.
• Load, unload, and transport materials using forklifts and related equipment.
• Sort, organize, and stage materials for production and shipment.
• Record inventory movements and maintain accurate records.
• Verify materials, quantities, and locations using bar codes and systems.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and warehouse organization.
• Inspect materials and report discrepancies or damaged products.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and follow procedures.
• Support other warehouse and manufacturing functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position: Material Handler

Location: Champaign, IL

The Material Handler is responsible for supporting production and warehouse operations through the movement, storage, organization, and replenishment of inventory and materials. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate inventory, ensuring materials are available when needed, and supporting the efficient flow of products throughout our 200,000‑square‑foot manufacturing and warehouse facility.

At Litania Sports Group, our brands—Gill and Porter—have been recognized as industry leaders in track & field, basketball, and volleyball for over 100 years. Our team takes pride in producing world‑class equipment used at championship events across the globe.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Move, store, restock, and rotate inventory throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Ensure materials are placed in correct storage locations and inventory bins.
• Read work orders and production schedules to determine material requirements.
• Deliver materials and supplies to production areas to support manufacturing operations.
• Load, unload, and transport materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Sort, organize, and stage materials for production and shipment.
• Record inventory movements and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Verify materials, quantities, and locations using bar code scanning and inventory systems.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and warehouse organization activities.
• Inspect materials and report inventory discrepancies or damaged products.
• Safely operate material handling equipment and follow all company safety procedures.
• Support other warehouse and manufacturing functions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient computer skills, including ERP systems, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or warehouse experience.
• Current forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to work in a drug‑free workplace and pass required screenings.

Preferred

• Bar code scanning experience.
• Overhead crane operation experience or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Fabrication or welding experience.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, reach, push, pull, and lift throughout the shift.li>
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift heavier items with assistance.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour.

Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, with overtime as required.

Benefits: All full‑time employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Basic Life, voluntary life, and 401(k) match up to 6%.

Litania Sports Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.