Material Handler

VPET USA LLC; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

VPET USA LLC is seeking a Material Handler I in Romeoville, Illinois. The role includes moving raw materials, assisting with de-palletizing, and ensuring safety and quality compliance.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with pallet jacks. The work environment is warehouse-based, requiring physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs. Overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a pallet jack is preferred.
• Must be able to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Committed to the success of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials from staging areas to required locations.
• Stack finished products to create finished pallets.
• Verify pallet completeness before moving from the production line.

Skills

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Basic math skills

Proficient English skills

Ability to operate a pallet jack

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler I

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: All

Reports to: Production Lead/Supervisor

Job Description Overview

In the Material Handler I is responsible for the moving and storage of raw materials and finished goods, including the fabrication of products on the pallets, scanning finished goods, issuing materials to batches, handling floor jacks, and operating automated equipment and stretch wrappers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Able to perform Packer I duties
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations
• Move raw materials (preforms, boxes, trays, etc.) from staging area(s) to required locations
• Complete any paperwork required of Safety, Quality or Production Processes
• Continuously check the production lines to ensure each has all necessary amounts of correct raw materials such as preforms, boxes, trays, etc.
• Stack finished product to create finished pallet
• Secure finished goods on pallet per customer’s specifications (pack out information)
• Document required information on reports such as the preform pack IDs and finished goods pack IDs used
• Verify pallet is complete before moving from production line
• Move finished product to wrapping staging area, wrap pallets with plastic wrap per requirements, and move wrapped pallets to designated area
• Assist with de-palletizing of product, restacking product, and reworking product
• Adhere to all instructions, Good Manufacturing Practices and housekeeping procedures
• Clean work area continually (i.e., sweep work areas)
• Take trash, recyclable materials and pallets to designated locations
• Give breaks as directed by lead
• Take inventory of raw materials and finished goods as directed by the Lead, scan or delete Pack IDs into MRP system
• Communicate any issues or quality concerns related to the product to co‑workers, Lead Process techs or shift change co‑workers
• Must be able to properly utilize Grinders
• Any other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience operating a pallet jack is preferred

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Basic math skills
• Proficient English skills to read, write and communicate
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required
• Must be able to operate a pallet jack
• Committed to the success of the entire organizationAble to multi‑task
• Any other tasks as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs
• Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping
• Must be able to reach 7 ft (84 inches) through the use of steps, etc.
• Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions
• This is a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.