Material Handler I — Forklift Certified, Shift Pay & Benefits

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

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.