Material Handler

Material Handler

JOB-10046886

Anticipated Start Date

June 29, 2026

Location

Rockford, IL

Type of Employment

Contract to Hire

Employer Info

O ur client is a leader in the industry of providing safe water treatment and sewage services, which is a priority for sustainability of humanity. Many infrastructure expenditures approved by Congress this past year provide job stability for employees that work in this industry. This client hires all full-time associates through temporary agencies, so our roles are typically temp-to-hire. This gives our candidates and the client an opportunity to ensure that this will be a good fit for full time role with their company. They have many locations nationally and there is an opportunity for advancement and provide benefits to their full-time employees. Safety is a priority for this client and they provide training and direction for all employees to ensure they are able to do their job safely.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Material Handler to join our warehouse operations team on a temp-to-hire basis. This role is responsible for maintaining the efficient flow of incoming and outgoing materials throughout the facility while supporting order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, and shipping operations.

Job Description

• Pick, pack, and audit customer orders for accuracy.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments, including palletized and non-palletized materials.
  
• Transport materials between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas.
  
• Operate stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers safely and efficiently.
  
• Assemble customer orders and prepare them for shipment.
  
• Sort and stock materials on racks, shelves, and designated storage locations.
  
• Label, mark, and identify products and materials accurately.
  
• Open and inspect containers, crates, and other incoming shipments.
  
• Weigh, count, and verify materials to ensure inventory accuracy.
  
• Enter inventory and shipping information into warehouse management systems.
  
• Support efforts to reduce overdue orders and improve customer delivery performance.
  
• Follow all company safety procedures, housekeeping standards, and quality requirements.
  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  
• Properly use personal protective equipment as required.
  
• Adhere to all warehouse operating procedures and guidelines.
  
• Work closely with a team lead and a team of 5–6 warehouse associates.
  
• Support internal and external customer needs through accurate and timely order fulfillment.
  
• Contribute to overall team performance and operational goals.
  
• Assist with additional warehouse duties as assigned.
• Shift: 8am-4:30pm. with 2 15 minute and 1 30 minute breaks.

Skills Required

• 1–3 years of warehouse, distribution, or material handling experience.
• Minimum 2 years of forklift operation experience.
• Experience operating: Stand-up forklifts, Sit-down forklifts, Pallet jacks, Order pickers
• Ability to read and interpret warehouse management software and shipping documents.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, see, and hear for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb and descend stairs.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment and computer systems.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a high-volume warehouse or fulfillment center environment.
• Experience with inventory control, shipping, receiving, and order auditing.

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Pay Rate

• $18 - $21 per hour (Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors)

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