Material Handler

QPS Employment Group; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Material Handler in Freeport, IL for the 1st shift, 6:00am-2:00pm. The role involves pulling finished goods, stacking materials, and performing quality checks to ensure on-time shipping.

Requirements include 1-3 years in distribution/warehouse roles, familiarity with barcoding and ERP systems, and forklift experience preferred. Potential for hire after trial period.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of material handling experience in distribution or warehouse ops.
• Thorough packaging knowledge to prevent freight damage.
• Familiar with barcoding systems and ERP software.
• Ability to handle and stack materials without damage.
• Operate hand tools and equipment used in wood crating.
• Understand shipping practices and documentation.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and able to work overtime when needed.
• Forklift experience and certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull finished goods from stock to complete orders using barcodes.
• Stack materials securely to prevent damage in transit.
• Execute system transactions in MRP/ERP and generate reports.
• Perform daily inventory cycle counts per standard work.
• Unload finished goods from conveyor to pallets.
• Coordinate shipments and crate/pack for dispatch.

Skills

Material handling

Barcoding systems

ERP software

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Position Title: Material Handler Wage: $19.50-$21.50 per hour Shift: 1st Hours: 6:00am-2:00pm (Mon-Fri) QPS Employment Group has a great Material Handler position available at a company in Freeport, IL. This is a 1st shift position with the opportunity for hire.

Material Handler Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Pull finished goods from stock to complete orders using barcoding systems accurately and efficiently.
• Stack materials securely to prevent damage during transportation and shipping.
• Execute system transactions in MRP/ERP and generate required reports.
• Complete daily inventory cycle counts following standardized work instructions.
• Unload finished goods from outfeed conveyor to pallets.
• Manage scrap materials.
• Unload offcuts to A-frame.
• Move completed pallets to shipping area.
• Load raw materials and offcuts into the inventory system.
• Perform quality inspections on finished goods to ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate to ensure shipments are packaged and shipped ahead of due dates.
• Wrap and crate completed orders using cardboard and wood materials to protect goods during transit.
• Package finished goods for parcel shipments and process through FedEx / UPS systems.
• Load and unload trucks in a timely and safe manner.
• Coordinate daily activities within the department to meet shipping schedules.
• Identify and communicate potential late orders to Supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the packaging and crating area.
• Work safely and effectively, adhering to all company safety protocols.
• Partner with Supervisor and team members to ensure departmental goals are met.
• Other duties as required.

Material Handler Requirements:

• 1-3 years’ experience in a material handling role in distribution or warehouse operations environment (packaging, crating, handling hardware components).
• Thorough knowledge of packaging standards and techniques to prevent freight damage.
• Familiarity with barcoding systems and ERP software.
• Proven experience with material handling - ability to handle and stack materials with care to prevent damage.
• Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in wood crating.
• General understanding of shipping practices and documentation.
• Capable of flexibility and teamwork in a multi-functional work cell.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality standards.
• Effective communication skills with supervisor and team.
• Demonstrates initiative, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate inventory.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable worker who can commit to.
• Available for overtime when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Forklift experience and certification preferred.

About us:

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?

• Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
• Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
• Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.