Material Handler

Labor Network, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Labor Network, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing technician in Chicagoland to support material handling, operate equipment, and maintain tool-change readiness. The role involves ensuring material availability, performing basic equipment checks, and assisting with product movement in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with grinders/loaders and adherence to IATF/ISO standards is preferred. This on-site position offers hands-on responsibility and emphasizes reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing equipment and loading processes.
• Familiarity with quality checks and process controls.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and safe operation of machinery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machines have enough of the correct material to avoid cycle interruptions.
• Verify operation of material conveying equipment.
• Clean vac loader filters minimum once per shift.
• Remove and replace material as needed for tool changes.
• Clean loading equipment and granulators as needed for tool changes.
• Replenish packaging supplies at point of operation.
• Record material lot numbers.
• General housekeeping–material mixer and material storage areas.
• Assist operators with product movement.
• Answer alarms at machines when needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Material handling

Quality checks

Safety compliance

Tools

Grinder/Loader

Maintenance reporting

Job description

Details

Labor Network began over 30 years ago with a simple but powerful idea: connect good people with good work, and treat both sides of the equation with respect. From our earliest days, we’ve been rooted in the neighborhoods we serve, building personal relationships with employers, knowing our workers by name, and showing up when it matters most.

Over the years, our reach has grown to serve companies across the Chicago metro and northern Illinois suburbs. Our industries have expanded to include light industrial, skilled trades, food prep, manufacturing, machine operations, and packaging & fulfillment. But our approach hasn’t changed: move quickly, understand the work inside and out, and never lose sight of the people behind it.

We’re proud to be a legacy staffing company that has adapted with the times while staying true to the old-school Chicago values we were built on: honesty, hard work, and a handshake you can trust.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure machines have enough of the correct material to avoid cycle interruptions.
• Verify operation of material conveying equipment.
• Clean vac loader filters minimum once per shift.
• Remove and replace material as needed for tool changes.
• Clean loading equipment and granulators as needed for tool changes.
• Replenish packaging supplies as needed at point of operation.
• Report low material levels when observed.
• Pre-dry material when available.
• Clean material storage drums as needed.
• General housekeeping–material mixer and material storage areas.
• Assist operators with product movement.
• Clean dumpster area (outside) weekly.
• Record material lot numbers.

What We’re Looking For:

• Combine partial cartons.
• Breakdown and skid empty Gaylords.
• Use regrind from warehouse.
• Review equipment (grinder/loader). Notify maintenance of required repairs.
• Verify condition of dryer hoses.
• Monitor overflow-material buckets and sample runner/part storage area.
• Fill in as operator when needed.
• Answer alarms at machines when needed.
• Grind rejected product.
• Other tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Must be knowledgeable in the functional area being hired for as it relates to the IATF and ISO standards of the organization.

Job Information

Location: Chicagoland

Industry: Molding

Pay Range: Based on Experience

Certifications: None