Material Handler

Sirius Staffing; Wyoming Township (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirius Staffing is hiring a Warehouse Operator / Material Handler for a large chemical manufacturing facility in Wyoming, IL. This ongoing assignment supports daily operations within the shipping/receiving department.

Responsibilities include moving and staging materials with a forklift, pulling orders, and verifying shipments while maintaining safety and accurate documentation. Work is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with holiday pay and PTO accrual.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily plant priorities related to material requirements.
• Safely move materials using a forklift, pallet jack, or company vehicle.
• Pull, stage, and put away materials in designated locations (warehouse, hotboxes, production staging areas).
• Prepare and process orders according to BOL and department instructions; verify paperwork and quantities for inbound shipments; obtain required signatures for inbound/outbound shipments.

Skills

Reliability

Detail-oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sirius Staffingis hiring aWarehouse Operator /Material Handlerfor a large chemical manufacturing facility in Wyoming, IL. Thisanongoing assignment,withnoset end date,supporting daily operations within the shipping/receiving depart.

Rate:$20/hr

Schedule:Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Benefits Offered + Holiday Pay & PTO Accrued

In this role, you willensure all material‑handling activities meet regulatory, safety, and documentation standards, including moving, staging, and organizing materials throughout the facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s licenserequired
• Forklift experience required
• Must be reliable, detail‑oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Basic computer skillsrequired(SAP and Microsoft experience preferred)

Duties & Responsibilities

(including, but not limited to)

• Execute daily plant priorities related to material requirements.
• Safely move materials using a forklift, pallet jack, or company vehicle.
• Pull, stage, and put away materials in designated locations (warehouse, hotboxes, production staging areas).
• Prepare and process orders according to BOL and department instructions.
  • Verify paperwork and quantities for inbound shipments.
  • Obtain required signatures for inbound/outbound shipments.
• Load and unload trucks, containers, and LTL shipments.
  • Label shipments per requirements.
  • Inspect packaging on outgoing shipments.
  • Collect raw material samples as required (excluding technical).
  • Block and brace shipments.
• Maintain housekeeping and organization of warehouse materials.
• Complete required documentation, including:
  • Loading/unloading tally sheets
  • Shift turnover checklists
  • Warehouse utilization metrics
• Perform accurate cycle counts.
• Tag or label materials and ensure proper identification.

Safety & Compliance Responsibilities

Responsible Care Management Systems (RCMS)

• Follow all site standards, policies, and procedures related to safety, industrial hygiene, security/CTPAT, and environmental compliance.
• Promote a safety‑first mindset and reinforce safe work practices.
• Perform all duties in alignment with plant safety expectations.
• Follow applicable RCRA, SPCC, and Hazmat procedures.
• Review and ask questions about safety materials (MSDS, JSA).
• Participate in safety meetings, programs, and incident investigations to support continuous improvement.

Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.