Material Handler I - Stellar Manufacturing

Leslie's Inc.; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for loading and unloading materials, ensuring efficient movement within the plant, and maintaining safety standards. The company values its employees and offers a positive work environment where your contributions are recognized. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive setting. If you are eager to make a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Earned Wage Access

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, moving materials within the plant.
• Read and follow shipping/receiving paperwork accurately.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Material Handling

Forklift Operation

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pallet Jack

Forklift

Job description

Material Handler I - Stellar Manufacturing

Job Category: Warehouse

Requisition Number: MATER017864

Posted: April 7, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: On-site

Description

In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's as an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as specialty tableting, compaction granulation, and granular filling. We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, janitorial and sanitation products, agrochemicals, raw materials, and more. With over 30 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. Both Leslie's and Stellar strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Stellar.

Job Overview:

This Material Handler is responsible for loading and unloading trucks and/or moving materials within or near the plant for the purpose of storing material, supplying production lines, or moving needed materials and supplies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads shipping/receiving paperwork or receives oral instructions to obtain materials or containers to be moved. Makes sure that job is run per documentation and asks questions if structure is not clear.
• Reads work order or receives oral instruction to obtain materials or containers to be moved. Makes sure that job is run per work order and asks questions if work order is not clear.
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves and attaches identifying tags or labels.
• Unloads trucks, counts units unloaded and moves materials to storage area.
• Loads trucks, counts units loaded, installs strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit and seals load.
• Fills out and signs shipping and receiving paperwork.
• Counts, weighs and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Lifts objects by hand, with pallet jacks or forklift. Cleans forklift and ensures that forklift is charged.
• Keeps area clean and orderly and reports unsafe working conditions to supervisor.
• Understands plant labeling requirements and ensures that all chemicals are properly labeled and managed.
• Recommends measures to improve material handling processes and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years prior experience in a manufacturing environment and material handler/forklift operator preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English at a level that allows the incumbent to read testing procedures, quality control specifications, and information in laboratory records.
• Must be able to report data orally and in writing.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 to 100 pounds.

Pay Rate: $19.84 - 20.63

Stellar provides a robust benefits package, including:

• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Earned Wage access is available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.

Stellar recognizes that a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's and Stellar are committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we prioritize identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.