Material Handler I: GMP‑Driven Forklift Operator

Maker's Pride; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a Reach Driver/Material Handler to store, move, and handle products and materials in a GMP-conscious environment. The role emphasizes reliability and strict adherence to GMP practices at all times.

The position requires operating stand-up reach trucks and pallet jacks, maintaining inventory, and ensuring safe, accurate handling. Strong math, safety awareness, and English reading/writing skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have GMP knowledge or willingness to learn GMPs.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
• Ability to operate stand-up reach truck and extended forklifts.
• Sufficient math skills.
• Must 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 stand-up reach, 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

GMPs

Forklift certification

Forklift operation

Math skills

Safety policy adherence

English reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maker's Pride is seeking a Reach Driver/Material Handler to store, move, and handle products and materials in a GMP-conscious environment. The role emphasizes reliability and strict adherence to GMP practices at all times.

The position requires operating stand-up reach trucks and pallet jacks, maintaining inventory, and ensuring safe, accurate handling. Strong math, safety awareness, and English reading/writing skills are preferred.