Material Handler- Floating Shifts

Midland; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland is seeking a warehouse associate to join our team in Wheeling, IL. The role involves pulling, packing, staging, and converting orders for shipment, with a typical start time around 6:00 AM.

Prior warehouse experience is preferred, and the position requires lifting 50+ lbs daily, plus operation of standard warehouse equipment. You will ensure accurate packing, labeling, and documentation, and you may assist with loading and unloading trucks while maintaining a safe, clean workspace.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations and order fulfillment.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs daily and operate warehouse equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Pull, pack, stage or convert orders for shipment using work orders or supervisor instructions.
• Package material for shipment and ensure labels are legible; include order numbers.
• Generate labels, check stock, input shipping data, and prepare UPS/FedEx shipments.
• Load/unload trucks safely, secure loads, and maintain clean work area.
• Complete forms and records accurately; follow safety rules.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Tools

Stand up reach truck

Cherry picker

Order picker

Electric pallet jack

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is a floater position, so you could be covering any of the 3 shifts when needed. Main schedule would be a 6:00 AM start. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a warehouse.

To provide excellent customer service by ensuring that orders are pulled, packaged, converted, shipped and loaded accurately and free from visible damage or defect.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Pull, pack, stage or convert orders for shipment using a computer-generated work order or verbal instruction from supervisor.
• Package material for shipment according to shipping requirements and/or customer specified instruction. Ensure that all product/shipping labels are legible. Include job and order numbers on order tickets.
• Use computer equipment to generate labels, check stock, input data for shipping status, prepare UPS/FedEx shipments and create shipping manifests.
• Load or unload trucks making sure: truck is chocked before attempting to unload and load product; truck bed is clear of debris, obstruction or defect for safe entry/exit; incoming product is free from damage and coincides with packing list or return authorization; and freight is properly positioned and secured in the truck.
• Responsible for properly securing loads for delivery.
• Accurately complete and maintain all forms and records legibly.
• Perform housekeeping duties to keep work area clean and free of debris.
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to lift 50+ lbs on a daily basis. Experience operating stand up reach truck, cherry picker, order picker and electric pallet jack.