Material Handler-1st Shift

Join the Daubert Chemical team as a Material Handler at our family-owned chemical manufacturing plant.  In this essential role, you’ll support daily operations by safely moving, loading, and organizing materials to keep production running smoothly. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in doing quality work, is comfortable using Microsoft Office and ERP systems, and enjoys being a trusted part of a team.

The schedule for this 1st Shift Material Handler position is Monday through Friday from 5:00am-1:30pm. The Material Handler is responsible for loading, storing, and transporting chemicals and raw materials safely and efficiently to meet the needs of the department.

What You Will Do Everyday

• Receive raw goods and pick raw materials for all batch sheets.
• Set up transfers to other departments.
• Put away drums and packaged goods.
• Check incoming material to determine if the quantity and type of products matches documents.
• Assist with cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory records.
• Communicate with logistics providers to facilitate shipments of orders.
• Operate the forklift on a regular basis.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of shipping documentation.
• Safely handle hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals during repackaging processes.
• Participate in housekeeping (e.g. sweep, mop, dust, put items away in proper areas) in the facility according to 5S.

Experience & Skills

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of material handling experience required, preferably in a chemical manufacturing plant.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; must be able to read, write and speak English. Works well within a team and able to follow specific directions.
• Basic Microsoft Office experience and transactional experience with an ERP system.
• Good problem-solving ability; makes efficient use of time within shift directives.
• Be able to demonstrate accurate math calculations.
• Ability to be trained and safely operate a forklift to transport raw materials and finished goods between departments and warehouses. Minimum 1 year experience.
• Punctuality and excellent attendance are expected and required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical and work environment demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the worker is frequently required to reach with both hands and arms. Speaking and hearing is required. The worker is required to stand; walk, climb; use both hands and all fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on occasion. The worker must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Passing a respirator fitting and pulmonary fit test is required.

Daubert offers:

• Starting hourly range of $22.00-$23.00, depending on experience
• Consistent hours and steady work
• Bonus opportunity, annual increase reviews, and eligible employee referral program up to $1,500
• BCBS of Illinois Medical & Dental and Vision Service Plan
• 401(k) with immediate company match
• Paid time off with 11 annual holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Consistent hours and steady work
• Disability, Family, & Military Leave
• Paid training, uniform service included, all safety equipment provided, company lunch events

Relocation assistance is not available. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Daubert Chemical Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.

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