Material Handler

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring a Material Handler for a large printing client in St. Charles, IL.

SURESTAFF is invested in their team members!  All temp-to hire employees are offered competitive compensation ($16.40/hr.) as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).  

Available Shifts: 6:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday

Responsibilities of the Material Handler:

• Reads work order or follows verbal instructions to ascertain materials to be moved
• Feed, remove, flex, jog, and stack printed sheets, folded signatures, labels or other in-process product to and from the equipment in the area assigned
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand. May load materials into trucks and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area, using hand truck, electric dolly, or other device
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together, using banding machine and clincher
• Use automated equipment and/or operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products
• Other duties as instructed

Required Qualifications of the Material Handler:

• Good knowledge of general warehouse layout, item identification codes, basic warehouse procedures, and the storage areas in order to be able to place or pull paper stock, signatures and materials in accordance with standard procedures
• Able to stock, move, arrange, and rotate items in accordance with operating instructions
• Able to complete appropriate forms relating to stock description, quantity, unit of issue, and the labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials
• Good skill in the use of shrink-wrap and strapping equipment, powered lift equipment, pallet jacks, manual dollies, carts or hand trucks and hand tools used in material handling tasks such as hammers, pliers, strapping and stretch wrapping tools and equipment, tape fasteners, metal band sheers and related equipment
• Skilled in operating/using forklift truck
  
  

About Surestaff
At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:
•    Access to a wide range of job opportunities  
•    Competitive pay
•    Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
•    Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions  
•    Electronic weekly pay
•    Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support  

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.
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Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Surestaff is the place for you. Let’s get started today!