Material Handler

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Northbrook, IL is seeking a dependable Material Handler to support production through material handling, inventory control, shipping, and receiving operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of material handling experience in manufacturing, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs while operating forklifts and other equipment. Day-to-day duties include receiving and shipping materials and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Basic computer skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and work on your feet throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials and shipments.
• Pick, stage, and deliver materials to production areas.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipping records.
• Package, label, and prepare products for shipment.
• Build crates, pallets, and custom packaging as needed.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and warehouse organization.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Material Handler - $20.00 per hour

Location – Northbrook, IL

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Express Employment Professionals has partnered with a growing manufacturing company in Northbrook, IL to fill a Material Handler position. We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual to support production through material handling, inventory control, shipping, and receiving operations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials and shipments.
• Pick, stage, and deliver materials to production areas.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipping records.
• Package, label, and prepare products for shipment.
• Build crates, pallets, and custom packaging as needed.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and warehouse organization.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Basic computer skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and work on your feet throughout the shift