Material Handler - Day Shift

Intertape Polymer Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertape Polymer Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Material Handler to move supplies through the plant and support production teams.

You will operate powered industrial trucks, track inventory, complete paperwork, and follow safety and lean manufacturing practices, with a focus on accuracy and reliability. This is an hourly, full-time position in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 2+ years manufacturing experience.
• Powered Industrial Truck license under IPG protocols.
• Ability to meet objectives with minimum supervision.
• Basic computer skills, math skills, and English written communication skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours at a time.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs continuously.
• Ability to lift arms and work within full range of motion.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to move raw materials to production lines.
• Organize assigned work area and stage finished product as instructed.
• Track and sort inventory and load trailers for outbound shipment.
• Ensure accuracy of materials entering and exiting the facility.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Relieve in production as assigned and trained.
• Follow safety and lean manufacturing practices.

Skills

PIT experience

Attention to detail

English communication

Mathematics basics

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PIT license

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