Material Handler

Med-National Staffing Inc.; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PPE provided

Job summary

Med-National Staffing Inc. in Mount Vernon, IL is seeking Material Handlers for a contract opportunity with potential conversion to full-time after 60–90 days. Day shift is 7am–7pm ($17.50/hr); night shift 7pm–7am ($18.20/hr).

Duties include moving materials, forklift use, loading trailers, and documenting work. PPE and safety gear provided; rotations apply. Requirements include HS diploma or GED, ability to obtain within 90 days, 18+ eligibility, forklift experience preferred (training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Forklift certification or experience; training provided.
• Able to lift 25–50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Able to work a rotating day/night schedule.

Responsibilities

• Move materials manually and via forklift.
• Load materials into trailers and dumpsters.
• Convey materials from storage to designated areas.
• Sort and bale various recyclables.
• Properly document work performed.
• Lift objects up to 25-50 lbs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Our client is looking for Material Handlers in Mount Vernon, IL! This is a contract opportunity! Could convert to fulltime employee if in good standing after 60-90 days! Schedule: Day Shift, 7am to 7pm, pay rate $17.50Night Shift, 7pm to 7am, pay rate $18.20

Must have: Gloves, HV vests, safety glasses. Employees will need to bring steel-toed boots. Current state or valid state ID.Operating forklifts, operating balers, and manually loading tires. Forklift training. Will be provided onsite. Work directly with other peers and receive directions from Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Customer Environmental Engineering and Quality people.

Responsibilities

• Move materials manually and via forklift. Can forklift certify if necessary.
• Load materials into trailers and dumpsters.
• Convey materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Sort and bale various recyclables.
• Properly document work performed.
• Lift objects up to 25-50lbs.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience preferred, but not necessary as training can be provided.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to work 1st shift hours.
• High school diploma, GED, or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.

Shift Details

• The schedule rotates using a Pitman schedule: Mo, Tu, Fr, Sa one week, then Su, We, Th the following week.
• Have every other weekend off.
• Paid holidays.

Work Environment

• Ability to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Work primarily takes place at a tire manufacturer with exposure to various weather conditions (heat or cold) and physical elements such as dirt, odors, and noise.
• Environment can be dirty.
• Uniforms will be provided once converted to a full time employee.
• All Personal Protective Equipment will be provided including safety boots, earplugs, gloves, etc.