What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Hughes Recruiting & Consulting?
Material Handler: Seward, IL
Our customer in Seward, Illinois is seeking motivated individuals to join their team. We’re recruiting for Material Handlers to work full-time on 1st shift. As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for receiving, storing, moving, and issuing materials while maintaining accurate inventory records and supporting safe, efficient production operations.
Responsibilities of the Material Handler:
- Pull material as needed to ensure production machines remain operational.
- Unload trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
- Perform cycle counts on material removed from the production area and submit count information to the Buyer.
- Set up and operate the bar marking machine according to print specifications.
- Confirm delivered material matches packing list and record any discrepancies.
- Create and maintain tags in M2M system.
- Spray paint bar ends according to designations on purchase order.
- Deliver signed packing list to buyer.
- Accurately record all material additions to and removals from storage racks.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and count all available material in question.
- Stack and store material safely, ensuring all stacks are stable and secure.
Material Handler Requirements and Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Proven forklift skills are required.
- Willingness to learn new things.
- Ability to work self-directed.
- Good verifiable attendance record.
- Ability to lift, push and pull.
- Ability to stand for long period of time.
- Basic understanding of computers.
- Strong visual observation and critical thinking skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and good math skills.
- A keen eye for detail and results-driven approach.
Pay for Material Handler: Starting at $17-$20/hour based on experience.
Material Handler Benefits:
- Paid weekly.
- Direct deposit.
- Paid time off.
- Paid training.
Type: 1st Shift, Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday from 6:30am - 5:00pm
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Salary : $17 - $20