Material Handler - 1st Shift

SMS Staffing Inc. Hiring Immediately for 1st Shift Material Handlers

Job Location: North Chicago, IL

Job Type: Temp to Hire

Pay: Competitive Pay (Based on Experience)

Shift Structure: 1st Shift Monday-Friday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

About the Role

The job requires the ability to make safe decisions in the moving and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. This position involves safety-sensitive functions.

General Responsibilities of Material Handler:

• Responsible for the safe handling, storing, labeling, and loading/unloading of materials.
• Maintain the integrity of materials stored in the warehouse.
• Pull chemicals and components in accordance with special instructions on Picking Lists.
• Store materials in various racks, shelves, and floor locations.
• Operate Forklift, Reach Truck, and/or Power Pallet Jack.
• May need to operate drum dollies and manual pallet jacks.
• Safely loading, unloading, and transporting hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.
• Safely complete tasks and duties as trained.
• Complete cycle counts as requested and participate in full physical inventories as scheduled.
• Neatly and accurately complete all necessary paperwork applicable to the task.
• Report any safety issues, incidents, and/or safety violations immediately to Management.
• Wear appropriate PPE, as required.

Other Duties:

• Maintains a clean and safe working environment.
• Must complete all machine training offered by the company appropriate to the job function.
• Execution of activities as assigned.
• Responsibilities involving food safety, when required.

Qualifications:

• Basic math, writing, and reading skills are required.
• Must have at least 2 years of forklift experience.
• Minimally lift 50 lbs frequently during the shift.