Material Handler – 1st Shift

SURGE Staffing; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

SURGE Staffing is seeking a Material Handler in Woodridge, IL to support warehouse operations by sorting, moving, packing, and preparing products for shipment. This hands-on role requires standing most of the shift and lifting up to 45 lbs, with heavier items team lifted, ensuring accuracy and timely order completion.

You will use RF scanners for inventory and order accuracy, maintain a clean and safe workspace, and follow all safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the shift.
• Ability to consistently lift at least 45 lbs.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Heavier items will be team lifted.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, stretch, climb, and reach at and above shoulder level.
• Ability to work in varying noise, lighting, and temperature conditions.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the assigned schedule.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Sort products to determine whether they are eligible for resale, damaged, or require additional processing.
• Repackage materials and products as needed.
• Manually move materials, supplies, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Load and unload freight safely and efficiently.
• Stack pallets and skids in designated storage or staging areas.
• Pick and pack customer orders for shipment.
• Apply labels according to company and customer requirements.
• Process orders by picking, checking, sorting, consolidating, wrapping, packing, and loading freight.
• Verify shipment accuracy and inspect products for damage or infestation.
• Use RF scanners to assist with inventory and order accuracy.
• Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Sweep floors, clean designated areas, and dispose of trash as needed.
• Follow all company safety and housekeeping procedures.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Ability to lift 45 lbs

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Reliable attendance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Inventory accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Material Handler

Location: Woodridge, IL
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Job Summary

We are hiring a Material Handler to support warehouse operations by sorting, moving, packing, and preparing products for shipment. This position is hands-on and requires employees to be on their feet for most of the shift and consistently lift up to 45 lbs. Heavier items will be team lifted.

Responsibilities

• Sort products to determine whether they are eligible for resale, damaged, or require additional processing
• Repackage materials and products as needed
• Manually move materials, supplies, and finished goods throughout the facility
• Load and unload freight safely and efficiently
• Stack pallets and skids in designated storage or staging areas
• Pick and pack customer orders for shipment
• Apply labels according to company and customer requirements
• Process orders by picking, checking, sorting, consolidating, wrapping, packing, and loading freight
• Verify shipment accuracy and inspect products for damage or infestation
• Use RF scanners to assist with inventory and order accuracy
• Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Sweep floors, clean designated areas, and dispose of trash as needed
• Follow all company safety and housekeeping procedures
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the shift
• Ability to consistently lift at least 45 lbs
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
• Heavier items will be team lifted
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, stretch, climb, and reach at and above shoulder level
• Ability to work in varying noise, lighting, and temperature conditions
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the assigned schedule
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work instructions

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