Material Handler

Surestaff, LLC; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, and视

Electronic weekly pay

Employee advocacy & personalized job支持

Job summary

SURESTAFF is actively hiring a Material Handler in Elk Grove Village, IL to support production operations in a fast-paced print manufacturing environment. You will move materials, stock, and stage products to ensure on-time production and maintain inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, supplying departments, quality checks, and documentation using inventory systems. The role requires physical ability and teamwork in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, printing, packaging, warehouse, or distribution environments preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic math and inventory tracking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and transport materials using pallet jacks.
• Supply paper, packaging materials, and production components to printing and finishing departments.
• Remove finished products from production lines and stage materials for shipping or downstream processing.
• Verify quantities, lot numbers, and product specifications while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Label, scan, and document material movements using inventory systems.
• Assist production teams with changeovers, material replenishment, and housekeeping activities.
• Stack, band, wrap, and prepare finished products for storage or shipment.
• Conduct routine quality checks to identify damaged materials or production defects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety policies, quality standards, and SOPs.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory control

Pallet jack operation

Quality checks

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring a Material Handler for a large, well-known client in Elk Grove Village, IL. As a skilled Material Handler you will support production operations in a fast-paced print manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for moving raw materials and finished products throughout the facility, supporting press and finishing operations, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring the efficient flow of materials to meet production schedules. SURESTAFF is invested in their team members! All Temp-To-Hire employees are offered competitive compensation of $18.75 - $21.75/HR as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).

Available Shifts and Compensation

• Available shifts include (12 Hour rotating shifts) 2nd shift 7:00am - 7:00pm - $18.75
• 3rd shift 7:00pm - 7:00am - $21.75

Material Handler Duties and Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and transport materials throughout the facility using pallet jacks.
• Supply paper, packaging materials, and production components to printing and finishing departments.
• Remove completed products from production lines and stage materials for shipping or downstream processing.
• Verify quantities, lot numbers, and product specifications while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Label, scan, and document material movements using company inventory systems.
• Assist production teams with changeovers, material replenishment, and housekeeping activities.
• Stack, band, wrap, and prepare finished products for storage or shipment.
• Conduct routine quality checks to identify damaged materials or production defects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, quality standards, and standard operating procedures.

Material Handler Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, printing, packaging, warehouse, or distribution environments preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic math and inventory tracking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Print manufacturing, direct mail, packaging, or bindery operations.
• Material staging and production support.
• Mail sorting/stacking.

About Surestaff

About Surestaff At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast.

Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions

In accordance with state mandates, we are providing this notice to inform all applicants and employees that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at various stages of our employment processes. This may include recruitment, screening, hiring, promotion, or other employment‑related evaluations. AI tools may assist in reviewing application materials, assessing qualifications, or supporting decision‑making. These tools do not replace human judgment; rather, they are used to support consistent and efficient evaluation.