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Full Time Empty Container Handler Operator Jobs in Chicago, IL

Verstela

Material Handler | 1st Shift

Bolingbrook, IL

$16.50 - $20/hr

... full-time with them as permanent employee. Material Handler Job Duties: * Pick orders by reading pick tickets * Move product to the shipping area by operating an RF Scanner. * Check in materials

Knapheide Truck Equipment

Material Handler

Mchenry, IL · On-site

$40K - $55K/yr

This full-time position works Monday - Friday from 7 :00 AM - 5:00 PM ; additional overtime as ... Ability to obtain a Forklift Operators Certification * Ability to lift/move up to 75 pounds If you ...

Novolex

Palletizer Material Handler

Woodridge, IL · On-site

$21.21 - $22.05/hr

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

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 ...

BuyWander

Material Handler

Addison, IL · On-site

$18/hr

Material Handler (Full Time) Department: Store Operations Reports To: Inventory Operations ... Unload trucks and containers by hand or by using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment.

Big Bolt

Material Handler

Bloomingdale, IL

$16 - $18/hr

Bloomingdale, IL Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per hour , based on experience Join the Big ... Experience safely operating a sit-down forklift * Basic computer skills * Excellent attention to ...

Big Bolt

Material Handler

Bloomingdale, IL · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Bloomingdale, IL Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per hour , based on experience Join the Big ... Experience safely operating a sit-down forklift * Basic computer skills * Excellent attention to ...

Big Bolt

Material Handler

Bloomingdale, IL

$16 - $18/hr

Bloomingdale, IL Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $16.00-$18.00 per hour , based on experience Join the Big ... Experience safely operating a sit-down forklift * Basic computer skills * Excellent attention to ...

United Business Mail, Inc.

Mail Handler/Sweeper

Itasca, IL · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

... operator • Replaces full trays with empty ones and inserts corresponding tags in tray pockets • Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times • Performs other duties as assigned ...

Verstela

Material Handler

Carol Stream, IL

$19 - $20/hr

Looking for a stable, full-time opportunity where you can stay active and grow with a company? We ... Experience operating pallet jacks or forklifts is a plus * Strong attendance and reliability ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time empty container handler operator in Chicago, IL is $18.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a full time empty container handler operator?

A full time empty container handler operator is responsible for operating specialized machinery to move and stack empty shipping containers at ports or terminals. They typically work with container handling equipment such as reach stackers or empty container handlers and may need certification or training to operate these machines safely. The role often involves working full-time shifts in a busy port environment to ensure efficient container flow.
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Infographic showing various Full Time Empty Container Handler Operator job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 47% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,500 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Distribution Center Associate

Family Express Corporation

Valparaiso, IN • On-site

$14 - $16.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Family Express rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 31 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 47 rated convenience stores

Job description

Job Title: Distribution Center Associate
Department: Distribution Center
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of DC Operations
Position Summary: Responsible for projecting and preserving the Family Express "Living Brand" by providing support to employees including drivers and distribution center team members in a clean, safe and friendly environment. To provide our customers with total satisfaction. To serve our community through volunteerism and produce a return on assets which will assure the future prosperity of our employees and our company. To be an ambassador of our "Living Brand" by building relationships with our customers.
Essential Functions:
  • Load and unload freight, empty containers, and various products including milk, sandwiches, bread, general merchandise, etc. from and to the Perishable and Dry Goods trucks
  • Prepare the perishable trucks for their route. This includes removing and loading empty containers
  • Receive in product, count it and compare to the appropriate invoice. Inform accounting of the results
  • Move product to the appropriate storage area
  • Pick product to fulfill specific store orders and do it in an efficient and accurate manner.
  • Stage the product accordingly and load it onto a truck.
  • Be able to be certified with a valid fork lift operating license
  • Clean the dock and floor area on a daily basis
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and Director of Human Resources
  • Immediately report all mechanical problems with any equipment
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned

Requirements
Competencies:
  • Integrity and accountability
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Adaptive and flexible
  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Self-confidence and humility
  • Professionalism and work ethic

Role Qualifications:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Must pass all competency tests

Minimum Education Requirements:
  • High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent.

Preferred Education:
  • High school diploma or 2 year college degree

Required Skills:
  • Requires organizational skills, a good work ethic and ability to work well with others as a team member
  • Obtain the necessary training to be licensed to operate a forklift and electronic pallet jack
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
  • Ability to read and decipher pick invoices
  • Ability to add and subtract numbers
  • Be able to comply with all Family Express policies and procedures

Physical demands and work environment:
  • Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for prolonged periods; work longer than eight (8) hour shifts, reach, climb, balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear; taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
  • Work Environment: Must have flexibility to work all shifts, all days of the week, when necessary. Ability to work in face paced, organized, positive environment. Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures. Exposure to cleaning solvents.

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