Title : Material Handler
Location : Round Lake, Illinois
Details : 12-month contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role
Pay Rate : $26.35 / hr. under training, with rate increase after training completion
Job Summary
This position receives, locates, and issues raw materials as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). It is also responsible for locating, moving, pulling, packing, and loading of frozen products.
- Will train on 1st and then transition to 2nd shift
- This is a 12-hour shift, working 3 or 4 days per week
- Pay Rate : $26.35 / hr. (will change when move to 2nd)
Responsibilities
Operate warehouse equipment (box lifter, truck, reefer, bailer, etc.)Interpret procedures and solve problemsUse computers for inventory and documentationDrive trucks (forklift, walkie rider, straight truck, tractor trailer on site)Unload trucks, receive, locate, pick, release, process P.O.s and packing slips, deliver production and MRO itemsMaintain and repair warehouse equipmentPerform monthly inventory cycle countsHandle facility requests (e.g., move furniture, deliver supplies) and light building maintenance (e.g., painting)Locate, transport, and build finished goods loads for shipmentDrop batches for retentions and move inventory from unreleased to releasedMaintain attendance per RLD Attendance PolicyContribute with overtime when requiredYears of Experience and Education
High School Diploma or equivalent requiredExperience in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment preferredSkills Required
Ability to work independentlyTroubleshoot label and directional insert dispensing equipmentStrong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skillsProficient computer skillsKnowledge of SOPs, specifications, and job-specific training materialsEnglish language proficiency (read, write, speak, understand)Basic math skillsSound judgment and decision-making based on SOPsValid driver’s license and forklift licenseWillingness to obtain Class C licenseWork Environment
Frozen environment (-15°F) up to five hours / dayRemaining time in fluctuating temperatures (40°F to 105°F)Physical Demands
No allergies to Penicillin or Cephalosporin drugsVisual acuity : 20 / 40 near vision (with or without correction)Frequent lifting up to 70 lbs; occasional lifting over 100 lbsConstant bending, twisting, reaching, graspingFrequent kneeling, squatting, wrist turningOccasional crawling, climbing, pinchingHearing requirement : at least 25 dB