Material Handler - C Shift

Cary-Grove Chamber of Commerce; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Cary, IL is seeking a Material Handler for the C shift to support production in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment. The role involves material handling, equipment setup, and maintaining efficient operations.

You will clean and maintain material systems, perform color changes on molding machines, monitor supplies, and transport production to the warehouse. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and work with forklifts and pallet jacks;

Qualifications

• Physical ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs repeatedly.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Capable of following directions with minimal supervision.
• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks; steel-toe shoes required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain material systems including filters, hoppers, grinders, blenders, bins, and hoses.
• Perform material and color changes on molding machines and set up auxiliary equipment.
• Monitor, pull, weigh, and replenish colorants, materials, and production supplies.
• Transport production from molding to warehouse and maintain proper carton levels at presses.
• Troubleshoot material issues, manage scrap, and grind rejected production.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Team communication

Lift up to 40 lbs

Follow directions with minimal superv.

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler - C Shift
City and State: Cary, IL
Pay Rate: $22.50/hour
Schedule/Shift: C shift: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Saturday, 6:45 PM - 7:00 AM
Employment Type: Evaluation Hire

Summary:
Join a leading manufacturer of plastic components used in well-known beauty and household products. As a Material Handler, you will support production through material handling, equipment setup, and maintaining efficient operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain material systems including filters, hoppers, grinders, blenders, bins, and hoses.
• Perform material and color changes on molding machines and set up auxiliary equipment.
• Monitor, pull, weigh, and replenish colorants, materials, and production supplies.
• Transport production from molding to warehouse and maintain proper carton levels at presses.
• Troubleshoot material issues, manage scrap, and grind rejected production.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Ability to lift and handle up to 40 lbs continuously throughout the shift.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
• Fast learner who can follow directions with minimal supervision.
• Steel-toe shoes required; willingness to operate equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Medical Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability

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