Material Handler - Day Shift

Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Material Handler for our Operations team. The role moves materials using powered industrial trucks, prepares production lines, and ensures accurate staging of finished goods in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2+ years manufacturing experience with PIT, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long shifts, and work with minimal supervision. Shift is 7:00 AM to 7:15 PM; hourly non-exempt role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years manufacturing experience required.
• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) license/experience required.
• Ability to meet objectives with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer, math, and English writing skills required.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to stand/walk up to 12 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing powered industrial trucks, moves raw materials to the production lines, organizes assigned work area, and stages finished product as per instructions from supervisor.
• Tracks and sorts inventory while loading trailers for outbound shipment and assures accuracy of materials and products entering and exiting production facility
• Completes required paperwork
• Relieves in production as assigned and trained
• Performs all work in a safety first mentality and with utilization of IPS lean manufacturing skills.
• Related tasks as requested by supervisor

Skills

High School Diploma

Manufacturing experience

Power Industrial Truck experience

PIT license

Computer skills

Math skills

English writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Stand/walk 12 hours

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position Description

Title: Material Handler

Department: Operations

Reports to: Shift Supervisor

Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Shift: 7 AM - 7:15 PM

Position Purpose: The Material Handler moves supplies throughout the plant.

Principle Accountabilities

• Utilizing powered industrial trucks, moves raw materials to the production lines, organizes assigned work area, and stages finished product as per instructions from supervisor.
• Tracks and sorts inventory while loading trailers for outbound shipment and assures accuracy of materials and products entering and exiting production facility
• Completes required paperwork
• Relieves in production as assigned and trained
• Performs all work in a safety first mentality and with utilization of IPS lean manufacturing skills.
• Related tasks as requested by supervisor

Essential Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 2+ years manufacturing experience, including previous powered industrial truck experience required.
• Licensed for Powered Industrial Truck usage under IPG protocols.
• Must have the ability to meet objectives with minimum supervision.
• Must have basic computer skills, math skills, and English written communication skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours at a time required
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs on a continuous basis
• Ability to consistently lift arms and work within full range of arm motion