Material Handler: Packaging, Crating & Shipping (1st Shift)

QPS Employment Group; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Material Handler in Freeport, IL for the 1st shift, 6:00am-2:00pm. The role involves pulling finished goods, stacking materials, and performing quality checks to ensure on-time shipping.

Requirements include 1-3 years in distribution/warehouse roles, familiarity with barcoding and ERP systems, and forklift experience preferred. Potential for hire after trial period.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of material handling experience in distribution or warehouse ops.
• Thorough packaging knowledge to prevent freight damage.
• Familiar with barcoding systems and ERP software.
• Ability to handle and stack materials without damage.
• Operate hand tools and equipment used in wood crating.
• Understand shipping practices and documentation.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and able to work overtime when needed.
• Forklift experience and certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull finished goods from stock to complete orders using barcodes.
• Stack materials securely to prevent damage in transit.
• Execute system transactions in MRP/ERP and generate reports.
• Perform daily inventory cycle counts per standard work.
• Unload finished goods from conveyor to pallets.
• Coordinate shipments and crate/pack for dispatch.

Skills

Material handling

Barcoding systems

ERP software

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift

Job description

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Material Handler in Freeport, IL for the 1st shift, 6:00am-2:00pm. The role involves pulling finished goods, stacking materials, and performing quality checks to ensure on-time shipping.

Requirements include 1-3 years in distribution/warehouse roles, familiarity with barcoding and ERP systems, and forklift experience preferred. Potential for hire after trial period.