Material Handler I- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Maker’s Pride, LLC is hiring a Material Handler to store, move, and handle products in a GMP environment. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, maintain inventory, feed lines, and ship/receive materials. Emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork across shifts.

The role requires standing most of the shift, ability to lift and move up to 90 lbs with assistance, and forklift experience or certification within 90 days. High school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMPs or willingness to learn.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
• Ability to operate stand-up and extended forklifts.
• Sufficient math skills.
• Ability to understand and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, transport, pack, remove and dispose of products and materials.
• Operate 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.
• Operate equipment safely.
• Count and weigh units moved or handled.
• Ensure proper labeling of moved products.
• Maintain 5S and keep work areas clean.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Forklift certification within 90 days

Stand-up forklift operation

Math skills

Safety policy awareness

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Reach truck

Job description

Job Summary:

The Material Handler is responsible for storing, moving, and handling products and materials. Material Handlers work in a structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Material Handlers will need to be reliable and able to work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.

Shift Hours:

1st Shift - 5:15am - 1:45pm

2nd Shift: 1:45pm - 10:15pm

3rd shift: 9pm - 5:30am

Must have Stand up/Reach truck experience to be considered!

Job Duties and 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• 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.

Job Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous Material Handling experience a plus, varies by location.

Work Environment:

• This is a manufacturing environment and there will be an exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
  
• This is a team environment; Material Handlers must be able to work together and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
• Must be able to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.

Physical Requirements:

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout the day.
  
• Ability to lift up to 90lbs assisted and 40lbs unassisted.
• Ability to stand up to 80% of the time scheduled.
• Ability to walk, climb and/or balance throughout shift.

Starting Pay: Material Handler I $21.50/hr., a shift differential is offered for 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.
This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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