Material Handler | 1st Shift

_SMS Staffing Is Hiring Immediately For Material Handlers in Lincolnshire, IL!_

JOB TITLE: Material Handler

JOB LOCATION: Lincolnshire, IL

JOB TYPE: Temp to Hire

PAY: $18/Hr.

1st SHIFT: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday - Friday)

About the Material Handler Role:

The Material Handler is responsible for receiving, storing, picking, and packing spare parts in accordance with standard procedures and order-specific instructions, under general supervision.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport materials from receiving or storage areas to shipping or designated locations; unpack crates and containers as needed
• Load outbound shipments, ensuring materials are properly packaged and stacked to prevent damage
• Assist with ongoing cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes
• Comply with warehouse quality control standards and procedures
• Operate forklifts safely, ensuring all loads are stable and secure
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including sweeping, dusting, and mopping
• Follow all safety protocols, departmental procedures, and corporate policies

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to follow standard work instructions with reliability and punctuality
• Strong multitasking and time management skills; able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing assignments and priorities
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal, with effective communication skills
• Solid math skills and understanding of weights and measures
• Basic proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets
• Strong working knowledge of computerized inventory systems
• Experience using RF scanners for inventory tracking and management

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3-5 years of warehouse experience, including proficiency with computerized inventory tracking systems

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of walking, stooping, bending, reaching, and occasional sitting
• Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, and moving of objects up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity for repetitive hand, finger, and wrist movements
• Capable of climbing step ladders up to 15 feet
• Ability to operate a vehicle as needed

Work Environment:

• Primarily based in a warehouse setting, with exposure to varying temperatures
• Regular exposure to vibrations, fumes, gases, and moving mechanical equipment
• Occasional handling of potentially hazardous chemicals or substances
• Noise levels range from moderate to very loud, depending on tasks and equipment used

Tools and Equipment:

• Operates equipment, including forklift trucks, hand pallet jacks, label machines, packing machines, computers, and calculators
• Steel-toed safety shoes must be worn at all times while in the warehouse

_Come join the SMS team!_

_It takes more than top-notch facilities, modern equipment, and innovative technologies to become our customers ' most trusted supplier. It takes people who are committed to our customers' success and who are willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right._

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