Material Handler I- 2nd & 3rd Shift

Maker's Pride; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flex spending accounts

Disability insurance (short & long‑ter

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a Material Handler to store, move, and handle products and materials in a GMP-driven manufacturing setting. You will operate forklifts, maintain inventory, and support line feeding while following safety policies and quality standards.

The role requires stand‑up/extended forklift capabilities, math skills, and potential forklift certification within 90 days. Overtime and shift flexibility are expected in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMPs or willingness to learn GMPs.
• 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 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.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Forklift operation

Math skills

Safety procedures

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Short & long-term disability
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

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 (GMPs) at all times.

Shift Hours

• 1st Shift – 5:15am – 1:45pm
• 2nd Shift – 1:45pm – 10:15pm
• 3rd Shift – 9pm – 5:30am

Required Experience

Must have stand‑up/reach truck experience to be considered!

Job Duties and 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 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.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Must be knowledgeable in GMPs or be willing to learn.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
• Ability to operate stand‑up and extended forklifts.
• Sufficient math skills.
• Must be able 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 with 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.

Pay

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.

Base pay information is based on market location, consistent with relevant state and local pay transparency laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.