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Material Handler

Staffmark Group
Melrose, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2026

Now hiring for a Material Handler
Location: Melrose Park, IL
Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour
Schedule Options: Monday - Friday

  • 8 AM - 4:30 PM
  • 9 AM - 5:30 PM
  • 10 AM - 6:30 PM

Must be available to work 12-hour shifts during the first 3 weeks of employment.

No Clockwatchers. Just Movers, Stackers, and Go-Getters.

Looking for Material Handler jobs in Melrose Park where every shift keeps products moving? This opportunity lets you handle materials safely, support warehouse operations, and help ensure inventory reaches the right place at the right time.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Material Handler career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous warehouse or material handling training is beneficial.

Experience Requirements:
Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, order picking, or material handling experience is helpful but not required.

Job Duties:
  • Build boxes, shrink wrap products, and apply labels
  • Pick and pack customer orders accurately
  • Push and pull skids using a manual pallet jack
  • Operate balers and compactors for recyclable and waste materials
  • Load materials into baling and compacting equipment
  • Assist with shipping, receiving, kitting, assembly, and packaging tasks
  • Perform general housekeeping, trash removal, and warehouse maintenance
  • Sort, stage, replenish, and prepare products for shipment
  • Support loading and unloading of trailers and warehouse operations
Physical Capabilities:
  • Lift 50-75 lbs. occasionally
  • Stand, bend, kneel, and climb ladders throughout the shift
  • Work in hot, cold, dusty, and noisy warehouse environments
  • Comfortable working around forklifts, trucks, and other warehouse equipment
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks and remain active throughout the workday

Benefits
  • Competitive Weekly Pay
  • Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
  • Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
  • Safety-Focused Work Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

Not Just a Job - A Team That's Got Your Back."
A great place to work that made me feel welcome." -Matthew, Staffmark Associate

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. Allapplicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.


Staffmark Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Pro Staff is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

 

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