Material Handler

Dental Technologies, Inc.; Lincolnwood (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Technologies Inc. seeks a Material Handler to support production by loading and unloading, stocking supplies, and maintaining accurate inventory records. You will operate forklifts, verify packaging specs, and keep pallets organized in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include performing regular inventory counts, ensuring GMP/EHS compliance, and assisting with general warehouse duties as needed. This non-exempt, hourly role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required; higher preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred and may be required for certain roles.
• Basic English reading and writing skills; able to pass internal exam.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, hand truck, and other equipment to move materials.
• Retrieve supplies by checking packaging specifications and locating items.
• Move pallets safely on and off trucks and maintain organized warehouse.
• Monitor and log inventory usage and report discrepancies.
• Keep work area safe and compliant with cGMP and EHS guidelines.
• Perform regular inventory counts and assist with maintenance and repairs as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Basic math

Packaging specs reading

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Supplies the production area with raw materials, and package and palletize product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates forklift, hand truck, WAVE, or other equipment to transfer materials to and from storage or work area.
• Retrieves supplies and materials by reviewing packaging specifications and locating and verifying supplies and materials.
• Secures and removes pallets on and off trucks safely.
• Maintains inventory in production area by anticipating and tracking usage.
• Monitors inventory and audits orders by reporting discrepancies.
• Clears production area by securing and moving finished pallets and packaging materials.
• Documents actions by logging movement of supplies, materials, and finished goods.
• Maintains safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic.
• Assists with regular inventory counts.
• Keeps forklift operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Complies with cGMP, EHS guidelines, and all working procedures assigned to the position.
• Maintains an organized warehouse.
• Performs other tasks, as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

High School degree/GED required, higher preferred. Forklift certification preferred.

Language Skills

Basic English reading, writing and communication skills. Must be able to sufficiently pass internal exam.

Mathematical Skills

Able to calculate figures and amounts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Must be able to sufficiently pass internal exam.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception. Strong spatial awareness needed to maneuver pallets in tight spaces.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay Range

The Material Handler is a non-exempt position that is paid hourly. Pay rate will be dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and experience.

EEO Statement

Dental Technologies Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.