Material Handler — Growth & Inventory Control Pro

Sensient Technologies Careers; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient is hiring a Material Handler to support movement and control of materials in our Illinois facility. The role runs 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, with forklift duties and inventory coordination to ensure continuous material flow.

You will maintain records, label shipments, and work with the warehouse team to uphold ISO9001 and safety standards while contributing to our rapid growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in inventory operations and forklift experience.
• AS400 operation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload inbound/outbound freight and manage inventory to maximize storage and accuracy (≥95%).
• Enter and maintain real-time inventory records in accordance with housekeeping guidelines.
• Label shipments, inspect freight, and prepare shipments for dispatch.
• Coordinate with Inventory Control and Warehouse Supervisors to follow ISO9001 and safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

AS400 operation desirable

Tools

AS400

Job description

Sensient is hiring a Material Handler to support movement and control of materials in our Illinois facility. The role runs 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday, with forklift duties and inventory coordination to ensure continuous material flow.

You will maintain records, label shipments, and work with the warehouse team to uphold ISO9001 and safety standards while contributing to our rapid growth.