Job Title: Material Handler
City and State: Elgin, IL
Pay Rate: $17.00 - $20.00/hour
Schedule/Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Employment Type: Evaluation to Hire
Summary:
The Material Handler is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting raw materials, packaging components, finished goods, and production supplies throughout an FDA-regulated manufacturing facility. This role supports continuous production operations by ensuring production lines remain supplied while following GMP, safety, and quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Operate electric pallet jacks and forklifts to transport raw materials, packaging components, and finished goods throughout the facility.
- Deliver materials to production lines, replenish supplies, and assist with line support functions to minimize downtime.
- Verify materials against production schedules, batch records, and work orders while maintaining accurate inventory movement records.
- Remove finished products from production lines and transport them to designated staging or warehouse locations.
- Follow GMP, SOPs, safety regulations, and housekeeping standards while reporting quality, inventory, or safety concerns.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of material handling experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
- Ability to safely operate electric pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Knowledge of GMP and FDA-regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Benefits:
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision/Eyewear plan
- IL Paid Leave Hours
- 401k
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug reimbursement
- Short-term disability
- Referral bonuses
Four Ways To Apply for this position: (pick one)
- Email your resume to crystallakeil@expresspros.com
- Apply online and submit the application to the Crystal Lake, IL location
- Call or text at 815-788-8556
- Visit our office at 580 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or 750 S. 8th St. West Dundee, IL 60118
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