Material Handler - Stellar Manufacturing

Leslie's Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,361 - 34,247; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Team member discounts

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Leslie's Inc. is hiring a Material Handler for their Stellar Manufacturing facility in Illinois, responsible for loading and unloading trucks, and transporting materials within the plant. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably as a material handler or forklift operator. The position offers hourly pay ranging from $18.41 to $24.86, comprehensive benefits including 401K, and opportunities for career advancement. Join a company that values a positive culture and diversity.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to lift or move 50–100 pounds.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English for interpreting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and move materials within the plant.
• Secure lifting attachments to materials and transport them.
• Complete and sign shipping and receiving paperwork.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Basic English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

Material Handler - Stellar Manufacturing

Job Category: Warehouse

Requisition Number: MATER021938

• Posted : May 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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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

The Material Handler is responsible for loading and unloading trucks, as well as moving materials within or near the plant to store inventory, supply production lines, or transport necessary materials and supplies. This role ensures materials are handled safely, accurately, and efficiently to support production and shipping operations.

Pay

$18.41 - $24.86 / Hourly

Compensation within range to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Responsibilities

• Read shipping/receiving paperwork or follow verbal instructions to obtain and move materials or containers.
• Ensure all tasks are completed according to work orders and clarify instructions if needed.
• Secure lifting attachments to materials and transport them from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Stack, assemble, and band materials into bundles.
• Load and unload materials onto/from pallets, trays, racks, or shelves and attach identifying tags or labels.
• Unload trucks, count units, and move materials to storage areas.
• Load trucks, count units, and secure loads with strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent damage during transit.
• Complete and sign shipping and receiving paperwork.
• Record quantities, weights, and units of materials moved on daily production sheets.
• Lift objects manually or using pallet jacks and forklifts; maintain forklifts and ensure they are charged.
• Keep work areas clean, orderly, and report unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Ensure plant labeling requirements are followed and all chemicals are properly labeled and managed.
• Recommend improvements to material handling processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; experience as a material handler/forklift operator preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to interpret procedures, quality specifications, and production records.
• Ability to report data both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to lift or move 50–100 pounds.

Benefits

We offer our employees competitive compensation, extensive paid training, comprehensive and flexible suite of benefits package, 401K with company match, team member discounts, rewards for top performers, and most importantly career advancement opportunities.

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie’s is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.

Equal Opportunity

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