Material handler 1st shift

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Located in Sycamore, IL

Salary: $18.00 - $22.00

Material Handler | 1st Shift | $18–$20/Hour | DeKalb, IL

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a 1st Shift Material Handler for a local manufacturing company. Pay ranges from $18–$20 per hour, based on experience. This position supports production by receiving, organizing, storing, and distributing materials while maintaining accurate inventory records.

Work takes place indoors, outdoors, and in partially enclosed shipping and receiving areas, with exposure to changing weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down propane forklift to load and unload trucks and transport materials throughout the facility.
• Receive, verify, and store raw materials, parts, and partially assembled products in designated locations.
• Supply production departments with materials and components needed to maintain workflow.
• Prepare and move materials for outgoing shipments.
• Inspect incoming shipments, including steel and other production materials, for damage, quality concerns, incorrect quantities, or missing items.
• Verify material identification and report shipment or inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain organized storage areas, rotate stock, and perform cycle counts.
• Accurately record inventory movements and ensure materials are stored in the correct locations.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, coworkers, and other departments to coordinate material needs.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain clean, orderly work areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Approximately three years of relevant material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Two to three years of forklift operating experience preferred; willingness to obtain forklift certification required.
• Familiarity with inventory control, stock rotation, and material storage procedures.
• Basic computer skills; experience with Microsoft Office and inventory or manufacturing software preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively across departments.
• Availability to work overtime when required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Stand and walk for extended periods in indoor and outdoor work areas.
• Work in varying temperatures and potentially adverse weather conditions.
• Bend, squat, and work in awkward positions as needed.
• Repeatedly lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  
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