Material Handler

Skills for Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills for Chicago is seeking a warehouse associate in Chicago, IL. The role involves picking, labeling, and preparing materials for transfers and purchase orders, as well as loading/unloading shipments and staging materials for pickup.

The position requires 6+ months of warehouse experience, forklift operation, and the ability to lift over 50 lbs, with comfort around dusty, noisy, and variable environments. Safety and inventory accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of warehouse and material handling experience required.
• Forklift experience required.
• Ability to read and write instructions.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to dust, fumes, gases, noise, heat, cold, and wet conditions.

Responsibilities

• Pick, label, and prepare materials for transfers, purchase orders, and service orders
• Load and unload shipments while staging service order materials for pickup
• Complete inventory transactions accurately to receive, issue, and track materials
• Identify, organize, and store parts according to established warehouse procedures
• Perform routine equipment inspections and complete required maintenance checklists

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience

Reading/Writing

Heavy lifting

Safety awareness

Job description

• Pick, label, and prepare materials for transfers, purchase orders, and service orders
• Load and unload shipments while staging service order materials for pickup
• Complete inventory transactions accurately to receive, issue, and track materials
• Identify, organize, and store parts according to established warehouse procedures
• Perform routine equipment inspections and complete required maintenance checklists

Skills and Qualifications

• 6+ months of warehouse and material handling experience required
• Forklift experience required
• Ability to read and write instructions
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to dust, fumes, gases, noise, heat, cold, and wet conditions