Material Handler I - Forklift & GMP Specialist

Maker's Pride; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

FSA

Short/Long-term disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a reliable Material Handler to store, move, and handle products in a GMP-focused manufacturing setting. You will operate forklifts, count and label materials, and ensure safety and inventory accuracy across shifts.

We offer full-time employment with competitive pay, benefits including health/dental/vision, 401k and wellness programs, and opportunities for overtime and advancement. Candidates must pass forklift certification and maintain 5S housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Must have GMPs or 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.

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.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Forklift certification

Stand-up forklift

Extended forklift

Math skills

Safety procedures

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maker's Pride is seeking a reliable Material Handler to store, move, and handle products in a GMP-focused manufacturing setting. You will operate forklifts, count and label materials, and ensure safety and inventory accuracy across shifts.

We offer full-time employment with competitive pay, benefits including health/dental/vision, 401k and wellness programs, and opportunities for overtime and advancement. Candidates must pass forklift certification and maintain 5S housekeeping standards.