Material Handler I - Forklift Operator | Shifts & Benefits

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flex spending accounts

Disability coverage

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker's Pride, LLC in Geneva, Illinois is seeking a Material Handler to store, move, and manage products in a GMP-conscious environment. You will operate forklifts, prepare orders, and maintain inventory while following safety policies and packing and labeling requirements.

Starting pay is $21.50/hr with shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Overtime, full benefits, and a 90‑day eligibility window for health and retirement plans are included. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMP practices or willingness to learn.
• Forklift certification within 90 days.
• Ability to operate stand-up and extended forklifts.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand and follow safety policies and procedures.

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 the shift.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
• Count, weigh and record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
• Ensure product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
• Perform housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep areas clean.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Forklift certification within 90 days

Stand-up forklift operation

Basic math

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maker's Pride, LLC in Geneva, Illinois is seeking a Material Handler to store, move, and manage products in a GMP-conscious environment. You will operate forklifts, prepare orders, and maintain inventory while following safety policies and packing and labeling requirements.

Starting pay is $21.50/hr with shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Overtime, full benefits, and a 90‑day eligibility window for health and retirement plans are included. Equal opportunity employer.