Material Handler

hand2mind; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 22,241 - 31,677; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing bonus potential

401k matching

Variety of other benefits

Job summary

hand2mind in Vernon Hills, Illinois, is looking for a Material Handler to join our Shipping team. The role involves maintaining efficient workflows for outbound shipments, accurately labeling and staging orders, and ensuring a clean, organized workspace.

The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and hands-on knowledge of ERP/WMS systems. We offer a competitive compensation range starting at $19.57 per hour, with additional benefits including profit sharing and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Able to interpret, understand, follow, and communicate instructions.
• Strong ability to ensure order accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient workflow for outbound shipments.
• Accurately label, pick, and stage LTL orders for delivery.
• Keep work areas clean and organized according to 5S expectations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Communication Skills

Bi-linguistic (Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/WMS systems (D365)

Job description

About Learning Resources

We are Learning Resources®, and learning is where we play. Voted one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces, we’re a growing, family‑owned company known for our award‑winning educational toys, including top sellers Pretend & Play® Calculator Cash Register, Farmer’s Market Color Sorting Set and multiple Toy of the Year winners! We even help pets learn and grow through our pet brand Brightkins®. If you’re curious, collaborative, and a kid at heart, you’ll feel right at home here. Join us in shaping the future of learning with our award‑winning team!

Team & Position Description

We are seeking a Material Handler for Outbound to join our Shipping team. The Material Handler plays a key role in maintaining efficient workflow and performing work related to shipment of products, parts, and materials. Merge and prepare parcels and LTL pallet load according to delivery or routing documents, or supervisor instructions. May operate a hand truck, forklift, or other heavy equipment as required. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and committed to supporting a high‑performance environment.

What We’re Looking For (Key Performance Objectives)

• Ensure Continuous Flow of LTL Outbound Shipments with an on‑time readiness goal of 98% by accurately labeling, picking, and staging LTL orders.
• Successfully complete cross‑training in multiple functional areas (e.g., picking, staging, loading, receiving) in order to support operational needs within 90 days.
• Maintain quality standards by building pallets according to standard guidelines for stability, weight distribution, and protection in order to prevent mis‑picks and errors.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with 5S expectations (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) in order to reduce risk of errors and product damage on a daily basis.

Requirements / Ideal Attributes

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Able to interpret, understand, follow, and communicate instructions.
• Software Experience: Hands‑on knowledge of ERP/WMS systems (D365 experience strongly preferred).
• Schedule: Ability to work weekends and extended periods of time when needed.
• Attention to Detail: Strong ability to ensure order accuracy and efficiency.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with warehouse teams and supervisors. Bi‑Linguistic (Spanish) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Standing, walking, and bending for extended periods.

We are a drug‑free workplace and an EEO employer.

Compensation Range: $19.57 per hour – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as years of experience, skill set or location. Total compensation includes profit sharing bonus potential, 401k matching, and a variety of other benefits. (details can be found here).