Material Handler - Aurora

VIM Recyclers; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life, Dependent Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution

Job summary

VIM Recyclers in Illinois is seeking a material handler to move, store, and distribute materials safely within the warehouse, supporting efficiency and accurate inventory.

You will operate a sit-down propane forklift, assist with bale operations, and adhere to all safety, state, and federal regulations. This role requires reliability, overtime availability, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Ability to work overtime with 50 Hour schedules, M-F.
• Forklift experience which includes, but is not limited to moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting materials.
• Perform equipment inspections and ensure all related reports follow state and federal regulations.
• Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist warehouse operations through safe material movement and organization.
• Safely operate a sit-down propane forklift to move, relocate, stack, and count materials.
• Support Baler Operations by moving material supply to and from the conveyor team.
• Various team project work as assigned by warehouse management.
• Adhere to company programs, policies, and procedures while completing work tasks in a safe manner.
• Comply with State and Federal regulations.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Job description

Description

The material handler is responsible for the movement, distribution, and storage of materials within the warehouse, in a safe manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist warehouse operations through safe material movement and organization
• Safely operate a sit-down propane forklift to move, relocate, stack, and count materials.
• Support Baler Operations by moving material supply to and from the conveyor team
• Various team project work as assigned by warehouse management
• Adhere to company programs, policies, and procedures while completing work tasks in a safe manner
• Comply with State and Federal regulations
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements

• 18 years or older to apply
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Background check and drug screen required
• Dependable and Reliable
• Ability to work overtime with 50 Hour schedules, M-F
• Forklift experience which includes, but is not limited to moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting materials.
• Perform equipment inspections and ensure all related reports follow state and federal regulations
• Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Warehouse setting exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, and cold/hot temperatures.
• Exposed to normal work hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, moving vehicles, and machines.
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment with some allergen products.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: United Healthcare (UHC) with Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Affordable coverage provided by UHC
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Available for medical expenses, allowing employees to use pre-tax dollars for eligible costs.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued at a rate of 4.62 hours per pay period, equivalent to 3 weeks of PTO, plus 8 paid holidays.
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance: Provided through UHC, offering income replacement after 7 days of illness or injury.
• Life, Dependent Life, & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Employees also have the option to purchase additional Voluntary Life/AD&D coverage for themselves and/or their dependents.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution: After 6-months, a 3% contribution of your earnings, regardless of your participation.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be all the responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

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