Material Handler - Molding & Packaging Ops

Labor Network, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Labor Network, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing technician in Chicagoland to support material handling, operate equipment, and maintain tool-change readiness. The role involves ensuring material availability, performing basic equipment checks, and assisting with product movement in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with grinders/loaders and adherence to IATF/ISO standards is preferred. This on-site position offers hands-on responsibility and emphasizes reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing equipment and loading processes.
• Familiarity with quality checks and process controls.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and safe operation of machinery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machines have enough of the correct material to avoid cycle interruptions.
• Verify operation of material conveying equipment.
• Clean vac loader filters minimum once per shift.
• Remove and replace material as needed for tool changes.
• Clean loading equipment and granulators as needed for tool changes.
• Replenish packaging supplies at point of operation.
• Record material lot numbers.
• General housekeeping–material mixer and material storage areas.
• Assist operators with product movement.
• Answer alarms at machines when needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Material handling

Quality checks

Safety compliance

Tools

Grinder/Loader

Maintenance reporting

Job description

Labor Network, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing technician in Chicagoland to support material handling, operate equipment, and maintain tool-change readiness. The role involves ensuring material availability, performing basic equipment checks, and assisting with product movement in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with grinders/loaders and adherence to IATF/ISO standards is preferred. This on-site position offers hands-on responsibility and emphasizes reliability and teamwork.