Material Handler - Forklift Certified (90 Days)

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

401k

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Maker’s Pride, LLC is seeking a skilled Material Handler to store, move, and manage products in a GMP-driven manufacturing setting in Romeoville, IL. The role emphasizes safe operation of forklifts, accurate inventory, and adherence to 5S standards, with overtime as needed and the potential for shift differentials.

Starting pay is $23.00 per hour with health/dental/401k benefits after the 90th day, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable in GMPs or the willingness to learn.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
• Ability to operate stand-up and extended forklifts.
• Sufficient math skills.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, transports, packs, removes and disposes of products and materials.
• Operates forklifts, handcarts, or pallet jacks to pick, replenish, shuttle, and load/unload orders.
• Maintain inventory levels as directed.
• Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision or line leads.
• Ship and receive materials throughout duration of shift.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
• Count, weigh, record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
• Ensure that product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
• Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep work areas clean, such as sweeping floors, putting trash into containers, and picking stray product up from the floor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Math skills

Safety policies adherence

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Stand-up forklift operation

Job description

Maker’s Pride, LLC is seeking a skilled Material Handler to store, move, and manage products in a GMP-driven manufacturing setting in Romeoville, IL. The role emphasizes safe operation of forklifts, accurate inventory, and adherence to 5S standards, with overtime as needed and the potential for shift differentials.

Starting pay is $23.00 per hour with health/dental/401k benefits after the 90th day, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment.