Material Handler

Job Description

SMS Staffing Inc. is hiring Immediately for a Material Handler!

Job Title: Production Material Handler

Location: Columbia, IL, USA

Job Type: Temp to Hire

Pay: Starting at $17.00/hr. + (Based on experience)

Shift Structure: 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday

About the Material Hander Role:

The job requires the ability to make safe decision in the moving and handling of hazardous and no-hazardous chemicals. This position involves safety-sensitive functions.

Responsibilities of the Production Material Handler:

Responsible for the safe handling, storing, labeling, loading/unloading of materials.

Maintaining the integrity of materials stored in the warehouse

Pulling chemicals and components in accordance with special instructions on Picking Lists

Labeling chemical containers & components

Storing materials into the various rack, shelf, & floor locations

Operating Forklift, Reach Truck, and/or Power Pallet Jack.

Will need to operate drum dollies and manual pallet jacks.

Safely loading, unloading, and transporting hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.

Pull material for Production

Put away chemical-filled containers produced by Production

Put away partially filled containers used by Production

Hand load empty/dirty recon drums onto a trailer if requested

Will need to safely complete tasks & duties as trained

Complete cycle counts as requested

Participate in full physical inventories as scheduled

Complete all necessary paperwork applicable for the task

Report any safety issues, incidents, and/or safety violations immediately to your Supervisor/Manager

Wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required

Other Duties:

Keep work areas clean and neat.

Assist line personnel as needed.

Follow all client company's safety policies.

Execution of activities as assigned.

Responsibilities involving food safety, when required.

Qualifications:

Basic Math, writing and reading skills needed

Pass forklift and respirator classes

Must have at least 2 years of forklift experience

Minimally lift 40-50 lbs. during shift

Come join the SMS team! It takes more than top-notch facilities, modern equipment, and innovative technologies to become our customer’s most trusted supplier. It takes people who are committed to our customer’s success and who are willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right.