Material Handler: Forklift & Inventory Flow | Day 1 Benefits

ROCKWOOL Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health coverage Day 1

401K with match

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness perks

PPE provided

Job summary

ROCKWOOL Group is seeking a Material Handler in Chicago, IL to operate powered industrial trucks and move materials between storage areas and machines, supply raw materials, remove scrap, and stage finished products in staging areas. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, solid math and English reading skills, and forklift certification.

The role emphasizes safety and efficiency while offering competitive pay and benefits, including health coverage, a 401(k) match, PTO, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Good math, English language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self or others; promote a safe work environment.
• Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records.
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner.
• Maintain a clean & safe environment.
• May be required to use RF scanner gun.
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.
• Forklift certification per OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Obtains copy of production schedule and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas and machines in the facility
• Unloading raw materials from trucks or rail containers
• Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the factory
• Stacking goods in the correct staging areas, following inventory control instructions
• Stacking empty pallets
• Performing daily equipment checks such as watering the truck’s battery
• Dumping materials into scrap hoppers
• Other activities as assigned

Skills

Math skills

English literacy

Safety awareness

Record-keeping

RF scanner

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification per OSHA standards

Tools

RF scanner gun

Job description

ROCKWOOL Group is seeking a Material Handler in Chicago, IL to operate powered industrial trucks and move materials between storage areas and machines, supply raw materials, remove scrap, and stage finished products in staging areas. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, solid math and English reading skills, and forklift certification.

The role emphasizes safety and efficiency while offering competitive pay and benefits, including health coverage, a 401(k) match, PTO, and