Material Handler

Sensient Technologies Careers; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient is hiring a Material Handler to support movement and control of materials in our Illinois facility. The role runs 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, with forklift duties and inventory coordination to ensure continuous material flow.

You will maintain records, label shipments, and work with the warehouse team to uphold ISO9001 and safety standards while contributing to our rapid growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in inventory operations and forklift experience.
• AS400 operation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload inbound/outbound freight and manage inventory to maximize storage and accuracy (≥95%).
• Enter and maintain real-time inventory records in accordance with housekeeping guidelines.
• Label shipments, inspect freight, and prepare shipments for dispatch.
• Coordinate with Inventory Control and Warehouse Supervisors to follow ISO9001 and safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

AS400 operation desirable

Tools

AS400

Job description

Come join our skilled team. Sensient is growing rapidly due to the Global Natural Color expansion! You will help us embark on this exciting $1 Billion growth journey!

We are looking for a Material Handler (9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday) to join our team and play an essential role in coordinate the movement of product throughout the facility to provide a consistent flow of materials.

What You’ll do:

• Load / unload inbound and outbound freight to and from vehicles and containers. You will also maintain and manage inventory to ensure maximum storage capacity; handle emergency material requests; load and unload docks; manage disposal inventory; and act as forklift driver for Shipping and Receiving.
• Enter, maintain and update computer inventory records so real-time accurate inventory is available. Manage and maintain inventory in accordance with all housekeeping and stock maintenance guidelines while achieving and maintaining inventory accuracy of 95% or higher.
• Be responsible for inventory, rotation and inspection of freight held in the warehouse. Label shipments and product.
• Complete required documentation, prepare shipments and boxes for shipping, and
• Closely work with Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations Supervisor and Warehouse Operations Manager to become experienced in all warehouse responsibilities and ensure that all warehouse procedures are followed in all areas according to ISO9001 and safety standards.

What You’ll bring:

• High School diploma or G.E.D., with prior warehouse operations and inventory management experience. (AS400 operation desirable).
• 3-5 years of inventory operations and forklift (Reach/Stand/Sit) experience required.
• Ability to work overtime any day up to and including Saturday/Sunday as required.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and math skills.
• The ability to Label, weigh, and dimension freight and record damaged shipments and misrouted freight on applicable reports.

What You’ll Get:

• Excellent pay and benefits from day one.
• Safe environment to work in and support from management team.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
• Uniforms and safety equipment furnished by the company including hairnets, beard covers, dust masks, lifting belts and respirators as needed.

The salary range for this position is $23.99/hr. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In additional to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

About Sensient

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

SQF RESPONSIBILITY

Ensure the highest level of commitment to Safe Quality Food (SQF) in order to provide assurance that all products have been produced, prepared and handled according to the highest possible standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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