Immediate Hiring For Material Handler/forklift

Material HandlerMUST HAVE FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE 1st shift: 6am-6pm on the rotating schedule 3rd shift: 6pm-6am on the rotating schedule Responsibilities: Follow all safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment as required. Respond to alarms and troubleshoot issues. Maintain neat and orderly staging areas. Move inventory to various locations manually and by operating mechanical equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts. Maintain proper documentation for materials, including batches, material changes, and material locations. Assist with physical inventory and perform cycle counts. Stage resins and components to work orders and allocate materials to appropriate production areas. Perform daily cleaning for all Blender/Dryer filters and maintain their functionality. Complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner, including lot changes and material verification reports. Plan and execute material and color changes according to the production schedule. Communicate potential shortages to Warehouse Leadership and Production. Control and maintain scrap generated by production. Perform line clearances outside of the clean room. Assemble cartons and containers using appropriate hand tools. Assist with packaging and sealing molded and/or assembled products per company and customer specifications. Ensure proper performance of equipment pertaining to resins and materials. Clean and maintain auxiliary material handling systems and support equipment. Maintain housekeeping of material loading areas and airlock. Participate in lean and continuous improvement initiatives. Report any out-of-line conditions or damaged equipment to Supervisor or Maintenance. Operate packaging equipment as required per product specifications and/or work instructions. Complete Packaging auxiliary equipment (TPM) activities as needed. Follow instructions per ID sheets and visuals. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL. Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $21.45/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove, IL. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 2026.