Entry Level Material Handler Jobs in Chicago, IL

Immediate Hiring for Entry-Level and Experienced manufacturing team members at Glanbia Performance Nutrition!

Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois. This range may not be applicable to other locations. The hourly rate for Illinois based employees for this role is $23.25/hour ($22.50/hour + $0.75 shift differential).

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, FSA, HSA, Life & Disability Insurance, 19 Days Paid Time Off and 6% 401K match!

Monday through Friday set schedule!

• 2nd Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Join the Glanbia Performance Nutrition team as a Forklift Operator / Material Handler. We are holding interviews with on-the-spot offers and have multiple shift opportunities available!

When you join our manufacturing team, you will enjoy the chance to develop your career and stretch your skills in an environment that requires innovation, initiative, and teamwork!

What you'll do:

As a Forklift Operator / Material Handler, you will manage responsible for moving goods, loaded pallets and equipment safely and securely. In addition to driving forklifts, this position also has a range of other manufacturing/warehouse duties such as cleaning activities, manual labor or checking inventories.

Every day, you can expect to:

• Load, unload, move, count/pick, stack and stage product and materials using a stand-up forklift, sit-down forklift, regular reach truck and material handling as required.       
• Your shift will consist of about 95% forklift operation and 5% other warehouse duties.
• Cross-train and assist other departments as needed.
• Accurately pull and prepare product for use production or for shipment, completing documentation correctly using RH scanners.
• Inspect all materials during picking, shipping and receiving to ensure product number accuracy and material is free of damage, reporting any discrepancies
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Lab coat, steel-toe boots/shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, and nitrile gloves
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following work methods and OSHA standards. Drives electric powered MHE equipped with lifting devices, evaluating platforms to lift or stack products or materials.       
• Assist in maintaining/promoting the safety of the warehouse. Report issues and problems to management. Will support and abide by the company's safety program and all safety initiatives, policies and procedures. 
• Work with known allergens
• Most common allergens found in the plant/warehouse environment include, but are not limited to, milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanut and tree nut
• Work with powders
• Practice continuous safety

To thrive in this role, you must:

• Have at least 6-months Sit-Down, Reach and Stand Up Forklift Experience
• Lift up to 55 lbs. on an occasional basis 6 inches off Ground to Waist.
• Lift up to 30 lbs. on an occasional basis Waist to Shoulder.
• Carry up to 55 lbs. on an occasional basis up to 5 ft.
• Be able to pull a 55lb bag from a height of 60 inches on an occasional basis.

Preferred qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in Food environment or Consumer product
• Experience using WMS or ERP system with RF scanning a plus

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the particular job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.