Shipping Associate/Material Handler

Our client, a manufacturer of laboratory equipment located in Chicago, seeks an experienced Material Handler to work 1st shift (7AM-3:30PM), Monday-Friday. This position offers medical, dental, and retirement benefits.Roles & Responsibilities:Check, weigh and count or weigh count wide variety of incoming parts, materials, and supplies.Check against purchase orders or packing lists for proper shipment, shortages, damage in transit, broken packages and obvious defects.Move material to proper department or place in temporary storage.Maintain accurate inventory recordsOpen cartons and select samples for inspection. Deliver to inspection area.Operate power truck, hoists and other equipment in unloading, moving or storing materials.Requires high school degree and related training or experience of at least 1 year. Must have basic math skills and computer literacy.Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent.1 years' experience in a manufacturing, distribution or warehouse environment.Ability to safely operate forklift or stock picker. Forklift certification required.Ability to prioritize workload in order to facilitate on time shipment of ready goods.Ability to meet physical requirements of position, as follows:Work is performed standing and extensive walking.Must be able to lift tote pans weighing up to 50 poundsCompany DescriptionAway Staffing Services is a growing agency that provides permanent manufacturing jobs in the Chicagoland area. We specialize in placing skilled and unskilled workers on the production floors and in the offices of manufacturing companies. We ensure compliance by conducting workplace walkthroughs, criminal background checks, drug tests, and work authorization using E-Verify. We are committed to creating mutually beneficial employment relationships by providing workers with safe working environments and fair wages, and enabling businesses to gain a competitive edge with dedicated, reliable staff.

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