Material Handler
$37,440–$48,880 year
On-siteMorton Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Pick, pack, and audit customer orders for accuracy while loading and unloading inbound and outbound shipments. Transport materials between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas using stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers. Sort and stock materials on racks, label products, and enter inventory data into warehouse management systems to ensure accuracy. Weigh, count, and verify materials, then prepare assembled orders for shipment. Follow all safety procedures, maintain a clean work environment, and adhere to operating guidelines while working within a team of five to six associates. Support order fulfillment and delivery performance on the first or second shift.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of warehouse, distribution, or material handling experience
- Minimum 2 years of forklift operation experience
- Experience operating: Stand-up forklifts, Sit-down forklifts, Pallet jacks, Order pickers
- Ability to read and interpret warehouse management software and shipping documents
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, see, and hear for extended periods
- Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials
- Frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to climb and descend stairs
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment and computer systems
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Shift: first shift(6am-2pm Monday -Friday) and second shift(2pm-10pm Monday- Friday)
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in a high-volume warehouse or fulfillment center environment
- Experience with inventory control, shipping, receiving, and order auditing
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