Material Handler

Material Handler

Our client in Niles, IL is looking for Material handlers for 1st, 2nd and weekend shifts.

The Material Handler is responsible for shipping, receiving and transporting packaging, ingredients, and finished goods for the facility.

Monday-Thursday 6am-4 : 30pm $20 OR Fri-Sun 5am-4 : 30pm $20

Job Description

• Observes all safety rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment and material handling.
• Follows all established Good Manufacturing Practices, including maintaining an orderly and clean work area.
• Maintain forklifts by daily inspecting batteries, water levels, lights, horn, tires, mirrors, oil levels, backup beep indicators, etc.
• Verify all deliveries / discrepancies by inspecting materials through physically counting and comparing the amount printed on the delivery receipt.
• Enter necessary documentation of delivery receipts or material handling into the companys computer system.
• Organize / rotate old materials with new.
• Housekeeping : daily remove / fix any dirty, torn, hanging, broken wood, packaging, ingredients etc.
• Assist management with inventory balances through physical cycle counts.
• Label any open / partial ingredient and packaging.
• Check production schedules daily to stage packaging and ingredients if needed.
• Performs all other warehouse and freezer duties.
• Must be able to operate all forklift equipment.
• Must be trained and recertified annually for forklift license.
• Must be able to work in an extremely cold environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience