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Freelance Container Handler Operator Jobs in Illinois

Plews Inc.

Material Handler

Dixon, IL · On-site

$15.75 - $19.25/hr

Unload containers, move material to designated storage locations and load trucks using powered ... Report any operating problems or machinery issues to supervisor or lead person. * Work in other ...

Plews Inc.

Material Handler

Dixon, IL · On-site

$19.74 - $21.66/hr

Unload containers, move material to designated storage locations and load trucks using powered ... Report any operating problems or machinery issues to supervisor or lead person.Work in other areas ...

Plews Inc.

Material Handler

Dixon, IL · On-site

$19.74 - $21.66/hr

Unload containers, move material to designated storage locations and load trucks using powered ... Report any operating problems or machinery issues to supervisor or lead person. * Work in other ...

Novolex

Palletizer Material Handler

Woodridge, IL · On-site

$21.21 - $22.05/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Position Summary The Palletizer Material Handler plays a key role in the container printing ... the operators and team leads. The equipment used for this position includes pallet jacks ...

Pactiv Evergreen

Palletizer Material Handler

Woodridge, IL · On-site

$21.21 - $22.05/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Position Summary The Palletizer Material Handler plays a key role in the container printing ... the operators and team leads. The equipment used for this position includes pallet jacks ...

Ryder

Warehouse Forklift Operator Material Handler

Lyons, IL · On-site

$22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Recycled Material, Reusable Containers, Etc. * Equipment: Stand up Forklift, RF Scanner Various ... Valid Forklift Operator's License certified * Strong verbal and written communication skills

Novolex

Palletizer Material Handler

Woodridge, IL

$21.21 - $22.05/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Position Summary The Palletizer Material Handler plays a key role in the container printing ... the operators and team leads. The equipment used for this position includes pallet jacks ...

Ryder

Warehouse Forklift Operator Material Handler

Lyons, IL · On-site

$22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Recycled Material, Reusable Containers, Etc. * Equipment: Stand up Forklift, RF Scanner Various ... Valid Forklift Operator's License certified * Strong verbal and written communication skills

Novolex

Palletizer Material Handler

Woodridge, IL · On-site

$21.21 - $22.05/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Position Summary The Palletizer Material Handler plays a key role in the container printing ... the operators and team leads. The equipment used for this position includes pallet jacks ...

Novolex

Palletizer Material Handler

Woodridge, IL

$21.21 - $22.05/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Position Summary The Palletizer Material Handler plays a key role in the container printing ... the operators and team leads. The equipment used for this position includes pallet jacks ...

Ryder

Warehouse Forklift Operator Material Handler

Lyons, IL · On-site

$22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Recycled Material, Reusable Containers, Etc. * Equipment: Stand up Forklift, RF Scanner Various ... Valid Forklift Operator's License certified * Strong verbal and written communication skills

Xylem

Material Handler

Rockford, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem ... Open and handle bales, crates, cartons, and other containers safely. * Accurately record quantities ...

R.R. Donnelley

Material Handler 2

Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site

$18.72/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... other containers * Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together, using ... press operator or supervisor * May require knowledge of operation of automatic counters and ...

Xylem

Material Handler

Rockford, IL

$18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem ... Open and handle bales, crates, cartons, and other containers safely. * Accurately record quantities ...

Xylem

Material Handler

Rockford, IL · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem ... Open and handle bales, crates, cartons, and other containers safely. * Accurately record quantities ...

Safety-Kleen

Material Handler

Carol Stream, IL · On-site

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Ensures all waste and containers are in acceptable shipping condition and organized for transport ... Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures * Observe all company ...

Clean Harbors

Material Handler

Elgin, IL · On-site

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Ensures all waste and containers are in acceptable shipping condition and organized for transport ... Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures * Observe all company ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Container Handler Operator vs Crane Operator?

AspectFreelance Container Handler OperatorCrane Operator
CredentialsCertification in container handling equipment, relevant licensesCrane operation certification, relevant licenses
Work EnvironmentPorts, container yards, shipping terminalsConstruction sites, ports, industrial sites
Employer & IndustryShipping companies, port authorities, logistics firmsConstruction companies, shipping ports, industrial firms

The Freelance Container Handler Operator and Crane Operator roles both require specialized certifications and work in port or industrial environments. The main difference lies in the equipment operated: container handlers are specialized for stacking and moving shipping containers, while crane operators handle various types of cranes for different lifting tasks. Both roles are essential in logistics and shipping industries, but they focus on different machinery and operational contexts.

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Material Handler

Plews Inc.

Dixon, IL • On-site

$15.75 - $19.25/hr

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Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Plews & Edelmann is looking for a dependable Material Handler to join our team. You will keep our operations moving, packing, labeling, moving, and storing product with accuracy and care across our Packaging, Distribution, Receiving, Production, or Power Steering Hose departments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Complete forklift training certification.
  • Count, label, bag, and pack product; prepare cartons and apply blister packs or seals.
  • Pick orders for Packaging and Distribution, coordinate transfers between facilities.
  • Unload containers, move material to designated storage locations and load trucks using powered equipment.
  • Perform quality checks, visual inspections, and simple tests to catch obvious defects.
  • Record statistical data to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Complete all task paperwork and participate in annual inventory counts.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as shipping orders, memos, safety rules, general policies, instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Perform required daily forklift safety inspection to ensure safe operation.
  • Follow all safety rules, wear required PPE and maintain a clean work area.
  • Keep work area clean and organized.
  • Report any operating problems or machinery issues to supervisor or lead person.
  • Work in other areas as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 1-year minimum related experience. 2+ years related experience preferred.
  • Forklift experience required
  • Loading and unloading truck experience required.
  • Ability to operate RF scanners and AS400 computer system (a plus)
  • Ability to operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, walkies, and stand-up/sit-down forklifts.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and overtime on short notice.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as shipping orders, memos, safety rules, general policies, instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide including decimals and fractions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis.
  • Push or pull up to 500 lbs. using a hand truck or pallet jack.
  • Stand for up to 8–10 hours per day.
  • Frequent bending and twisting throughout the shift.
  • Move safely and efficiently throughout the plant and warehouse floor.

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