Material Handler

Advatix Inc.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Advatix Inc. in Romeoville, IL is seeking a Material Handler to move, locate, and store materials using forklift or powered equipment. The role emphasizes teamwork and prior warehouse/manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities include accurate pick/pack for shipment, restocking per procedures, updating the Warehouse Management System, and ensuring a safe, organized work area. Forklift certification or the ability to obtain it within 30 days is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 3+ years warehouse experience.
• Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience is required.
• Current forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of power-operated equipment requiring certification.
• Accurately pick and pack items for shipment, potentially with a forklift.
• Complete required paperwork and project time-tracking.
• Restock items not needed short term per procedures.
• Assist with scheduling pickups and deliveries with freight couriers.
• Label and prepare items for shipment; load and unload trucks.
• Update the Warehouse Management System with transactions.
• Perform daily safety checks and battery charging procedures.
• Support team in meeting customer expectations.
• Notify supervisor of issues or concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Team player

Reading instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department: Fulfillment Center, Type: Full Time

Material Handler

Role Summary

We are seeking a Material Handler to join their rapidly growing team. The Material Handler is responsible for accurately moving, locating, and storing materials using a forklift or other powered equipment. The ideal candidate is a team player and has previous warehouse/manufacturing experience.

Key Results Areas

Safe & efficient operation of all the power-operated equipment that requires certification

Accurately pick and pack items for shipment, potentially with a forklift

Complete required paperwork and project time-tracking documentation

Ensure all items not needed short term are restocked according to established procedures

Assist with contacting freight couriers to schedule pick-ups and deliveries

Label and prepare items for shipment and load and unload trucks as needed

Update the Warehouse Management system with transactions

Perform daily safety checklist and standard battery charging procedures

Assist team members in meeting and exceeding customer expectations

Update supervisor and team lead on issues or concerns

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Skills & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED or three years of relevant warehouse experience required

Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience is required

Current forklift certification or the ability to become certified within 30 days required

Must be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions

Strong attention to detail

Able to lift up to 40 pounds alone and greater weights in a team-lift environment

Capable of lifting, carrying, bending, stretching, and standing for long periods

Able to climb ladders as needed

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