Material Handler Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Avantor is looking for a Material Handler to expedite the movement of parts and materials between production areas by lifting or otherwise moving raw materials and parts.

The Material Handler prepares and coordinates schedules for pulling and delivering materials to control the flow of goods and regulate production floor space. They safely operate appropriate equipment (forklifts, hoists, crane, etc.) required to move materials along production floor and follow all safety rules and practices.

This is a full-time position based out of our Batavia, IL location.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm CST. Occasional overtime is required. Pay is $20 per hour.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Inbound: Unload trucks, trailers, and freight containers; count products; and compare products to the manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates. Material handlers must report shortages, damages, and mishipments on the appropriate forms. They must also be able to sign for inbound shipments when necessary. All inbound shipments are moved safely to storage locations to be efficiently stacked as store merchandise.
• Order Picking: Ensure that the correct product number, quantity, and type (lot, batch, serial number) are picked. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms using material handling equipment, such as forklifts, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks. Materials handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, overpack, and palletize as required.
• Outbound: Compare quantity, labeling, and address with the order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Assign signatures to outbound shipments as needed. Efficiently move products, cartons, and pallets into trailers, rail cars, or containers.
• Equipment: Maintain equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
• Inventory: Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in the computer.
• Other Duties: Repack or re-box cases per customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate a shrink-wrap machine. Charge the forklift battery as needed; stack and separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, truck docks, and bays as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Education: High School completion or equivalent (GED).
• Experience: Minimum of one year of Crown forklift experience. Experience with a reach truck is also a plus.
• Certification/s: OSHA forklift and HAZMAT certification are a plus.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Comfortable working at elevated heights while using reach/lift trucks in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to work in a team environment and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality.
• Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), preferred.
• Crown Reach Truck forklift preferred.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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