Material Handler

Material HandlerPrideStaff is currently seeking a qualified and dependable MATERIAL HANDLER for a large paper distribution company located in McCook, IL. This is a TEMP to HIRE opportunity. Stand-up Forklift experience REQUIRED! 1st shift: 7AM-4PM M-F. Pay: $19.00 per hour Primary Function: Safely and efficiently unpack and stage Material for production Follow daily production schedule processing in concert with the set production schedule Keep the production area stocked with raw materials and remove scrap as needed. Interact with management, customer service, sales, warehouse and all other department in a respectful, helpful, and professional manner while performing daily responsibilities Primary Responsibilities: Assess daily schedule and work with the Production Scheduler and Production Supervisor to plan and staging materials Communicate to the Production Supervisor any inventory adjust needed to meet the production schedule Stage packaging material, per the production schedule; returning it to finished goods inventory once completed Move stock, or other materials from warehouse or stagged area to production areas Safely operate various equipment including, but not limited to stand-up forklift, handheld scan guns and computers Perform Inventory transactions through the WYSIS or ERP system to reflect the physical movement of inventory (including corrugated) When moving material in and out of production, verify the accuracy of the quantities, labels, and part numbers against inventory and production information Ensure that the material required for the next day's production is staged in the WIP Area or at Equipment for the start of the next shift Troubleshoot stock placement issues and work with the Production Supervisor to rectify them Safely and effectively utilize various equipment including stand-up forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, banding machines and shrink wrapping machines, etc. Shut down and return all equipment used to the appropriate location at the end of each shift Ensure that the assigned equipment is properly inspected before use and any maintenance needed is accurately recorded on logs Identify machinery in need of inspection, servicing, and maintenance Alert Management of any unsafe conditions or activities in or around the facility Maintain a clean work area by cleaning equipment, and sweeping in accordance with daily and weekly housekeeping standards Be flexible and provide backup to other functions as needed Position Requirements: Must have stand-up forklift certification High school diploma or GED desired, some college or continuing education strongly preferred 2-4 years previous warehouse, logistics experience required Highly effective organizational skills and the ability to be detail and process oriented Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Starship or other related shipping software, and ERP software experience desired Experience with WYSIS or scan guns strongly desired Works independently, with little direction Excellent judgment (problem solving) and the ability to build trust and collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers Works well under pressure and can operate successfully in a very fast paced working environment Ability to lift and handle cartons weighing in excess of 50 pounds consistently throughout the day Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed Ability to fill in for people that are absent Dependable - Arriving on time, with good overall attendance, and reliable transportation Cooperative - Pleasant towards others on the job and a cooperative attitude Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an up-to-date resume today! MUST have at least 1 year of recent manufacturing experience and solid longevity in previous positions to be considered! Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $19.00 - $19.00 Per Hour