Material Handler – Forklift Certified & Material Flow Expert

BlueGreen Alliance Inc; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401 (k) with company match

Holiday, Vacation and Personal TimeOff

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short Term Disability

Group Life and Accidental Insurance

Job summary

Weiss-Aug is seeking an experienced Material Handler at our Elk Grove Village, IL facility. The role requires transporting and loading materials with a forklift or pallet jack, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring shipments meet quality standards.

Strong attention to detail and safety are essential. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years forklift experience, be certified, and demonstrate excellent communication and numeracy skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.
• Five years of related forklift experience.
• Must be forklift certified and able to operate safety gear.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn software.

Responsibilities

• Transport and load materials, supplies, and finished goods using a forklift, pallet jack, or by hand.
• Receive, distribute, and store products in designated locations.
• Prepare records of materials received/shipped and verify shipment accuracy.
• Expedite shipments affecting production schedules and resolve issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and handle scrap disposal.
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear required PPE.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift certified

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Ability to follow instructions

Math skills

Written communication

Computer proficiency

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework or related training preferred

Job description

Weiss-Aug is seeking an experienced Material Handler at our Elk Grove Village, IL facility. The role requires transporting and loading materials with a forklift or pallet jack, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring shipments meet quality standards.

Strong attention to detail and safety are essential. Qualified candidates will have 5+ years forklift experience, be certified, and demonstrate excellent communication and numeracy skills.