Material handler Jobs in Chicago, IL

Material Handler

The Material Handler plays a key role in warehouse operations by accurately picking, staging, and preparing customer orders for shipment while operating material handling equipment safely and efficiently. This position requires the use of a respirator, so employees must remain clean-shaven in areas where the respirator seals to ensure safety compliance. The role involves working with various package sizes, verifying product accuracy and quality, and collaborating closely with other departments to ensure timely and correct order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Manually pick orders of various package sizes and stack them onto pallets using a scanner or tablet to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
• Ensure proper staging, identification, and organization of orders once picking is complete.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including sit-down forklifts, shrink-wrap machines, and manual banding machines, to move and secure pallets.
• Verify quantities, product quality, and labeling of items being shipped to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer requirements.
• Examine packaging and contents of items for conformance to customer specifications and verify all information against packing lists and SAP.
• Coordinate with internal departments such as customer service, production, instant, and small pack to support smooth order processing and shipment.
• Assemble insulated shipping boxes and prepare and apply shipping labels accurately.
• Load and unload trailers with various package sizes, including loading packed boxes and pallets for shipment.
• Identify items with quantity discrepancies and promptly communicate issues to the appropriate contact or lead.
• Maintain 5S cleanliness and organization in the picking area and move completed shrink-wrapped orders to the dock for LTL packers.
• Follow all safety procedures and policies, including proper respirator use and safe equipment operation.
• Adhere to all warehouse procedures and policies to support efficient and compliant operations.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal directions reliably.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to use a respirator and remain clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face to maintain proper safety compliance.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, labeling, and verification of orders.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment performing shipping and/or receiving responsibilities.
• Ability to properly utilize a manual pallet jack, electric pallet jack, reach lift, and sit-down forklift.
• Forklift experience and confidence operating material handling equipment safely.
• A minimal level of analytical ability to identify discrepancies and verify order accuracy.
• Order picking and putaway experience in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work with limited supervision while maintaining productivity.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that tackles meaningful global challenges by helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments. You will have the opportunity to make a visible impact while shaping your career within an organization that is committed to growth and continuous improvement. You will be supported by a culture that values inclusion, actively engages diverse perspectives and ideas, and encourages employees to contribute to shared success.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site warehouse role with a standard schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will work in a warehouse and shipping environment handling various package sizes, operating equipment such as sit-down forklifts, manual and electric pallet jacks, reach lifts, shrink-wrap machines, and manual banding machines. The role is physically active, requiring frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, and moving pallets and boxes throughout the shift. The environment follows 5S principles, emphasizing cleanliness, organization, and safety. Proper use of a respirator is required, and employees must be clean-shaven in areas where the respirator seals against the face to maintain a secure fit. Typical warehouse attire is appropriate, with any required personal protective equipment provided in accordance with safety policies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.85 - $23.85/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.