Reach Driver/Material Handler I - 1st Shift

Maker's Pride; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Maker's Pride as a Reach Driver/Material Handler! This full-time position involves storing, moving, and handling materials in a manufacturing environment. You'll operate various equipment including reach trucks while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a willingness to learn while working collaboratively in a team atmosphere.

Benefits

Health/dental/vision insurance

Flex spending accounts

Short & long-term disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Must obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
• Ability to operate stand-up reach trucks and extended forklifts.
• Ability to read and write in English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, transports, packs, and disposes of products.
• Operates equipment like reach trucks and pallet jacks.
• Maintains inventory levels as directed.

Skills

Knowledge of GMPs

Math skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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What We Want To Give You

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation

1st Shift Work Hours: 5:15AM - 1:45PM

What We Want To Give You

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).
  
  

Job Summary

The Reach Driver/Material Handler is responsible for storing, moving, and handling products and materials. Material Handlers work in a structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Material Handlers will need to be reliable and able to work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Identifies, transports, packs, removes and disposes of products and materials.
• Operates stand up reach truck, 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.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Must be knowledgeable in GMPs or the willingness to learn.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
• Ability to operate stand-up reach truck and extended forklifts.
• Sufficient math skills .
• Must have the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English preferred.
  
  

Job Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous Material Handling experience a plus, varies by location.
  
  

Work Environment

• This is a manufacturing environment and there will be an exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
• This is a team environment; Material Handlers must be able to work together and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
• Must be able to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 90lbs assisted and 40lbs unassisted.
• Ability to stand up to 80% of the time scheduled.
• Ability to walk, climb and/or balance throughout shift.
  
  

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Starting Pay: Material Handler Level I $20.00/hr., Material Handler Level II $21.50/hr., Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you need assistance applying, please contact Human Resources.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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