Material Handler - First Shift- Manteno, IL

McKesson; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 24,992 - 35,594; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training for power equipment certification

Climate-controlled distribution center

Fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Job summary

A leading healthcare distribution company is seeking Material Handlers for their distribution center in Manteno, IL. In this contract role, you will perform physical tasks such as shipping, receiving, and distributing medical products while operating equipment like forklifts. An ideal candidate has up to a year of experience and a strong understanding of safety protocols. Overtime may be required. This position offers a competitive pay rate of $21.99/hr and the chance to transition into a permanent role based on performance.

Qualifications

• 0-1+ year experience preferred in warehouse or material handling.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Strong reading, addition and subtraction skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing medical products.
• Use RF scanning equipment to maintain inventory records.
• Operate power equipment including forklifts and hand tools.

Skills

Material Handling knowledge

Experience with Warehouse Equipment

English language proficiency

Basic math skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Tools

Forklift

Cherry Picker

Pallet Jack

Job description

Overview

McKesson is seeking dynamic & engaging individuals to fill multiple Material Handler roles in our distribution center located in Manteno, IL. This will be a contract role with a potential opportunity to expand into a permanent position based on business needs and performance.

If you are passionate about inspiring, motivating, and assisting our team, this opportunity could further enhance our journey and we want to hear from you. Day to day we will be servicing our customers in receiving the medical supplies needed to improve their quality of life. From day one, you will be able to create a positive culture for the entire DC, that reinforces our McKesson values.

Job Description

Our Current Hiring Need is Material Handlers

First Shift

Pay Rate: $21.99/hr.

Performing the physical tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing medical products. Pulls and fills orders. Works with RF scanning equipment to maintain records of merchandise shipped, as well as examine, stock, and distribute materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines. Preparing goods for final shipment. Will use power equipment including, but not limited to, forklift, hand tools, and other devices operated in a warehouse environment while maintaining the highest level of productivity and accuracy. Standing and engaging in repetitive movement throughout the entire shift. Extensive walking and mandatory overtime as needed is required. Passion around working for a leading healthcare distribution company focused on distributing pharmaceuticals to more than 40,000 customers ranging from retail chains, independent retail pharmacies, hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare facilities.

If you like the sound of these job tasks and perks, then starting your career as a Material Handler is right for you!

Keep Your Edge - Stay mentally sharp throughout your shift picking, checking, or packing orders as you strategically get the job done.

Stay Fit - Get your workout in as you bend, twist, lift up to 50lbs, and walk extensive miles per shift.

Take advantage of possible on the job training to operate power equipment and get certified!

Our Distribution Centers is climate controlled and utilizes state of the art systems & equipment. Stay comfortable while working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment!

Qualifications

0-1+ year experience.

Prefer experience working with Warehouse Equipment (Power Industrial Equipment, Forklift, Cherry Picker, Pallet Jack, etc.).

The ability to read, write, speak and understand English in order to work independently and to communicate about, understand and follow job and safety-related instructions and rules.

Critical Skills: Working knowledge of Material Handling issues. Work experience in a fast-paced, distribution or warehouse environment or stock room strongly preferred; picking/packing, sorting, loading/unloading, scanning, quality inspection or various other warehouse functions.

The ability to work the hours listed above, in addition to overtime. * Overtime in most Distribution Centers is mandatory and typically occurs M-W due to our real-time commitments to our customers.

Strong reading, addition and subtraction skills needed to manage order specific documentation.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.