Material Handler — 2nd Shift

Job overview

The Material Handler works onsite in North Chicago, IL, on a second-shift schedule: Monday–Thursday, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm, and Friday, 11:00 am–7:30 pm. Starting pay is $18 per hour, depending on experience. The position is listed as temp-to-hire. The handler safely manages the storage, movement, and transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. The role supports warehouse material integrity and inventory accuracy while following safety procedures and reporting hazards or incidents.

What you'll do

• Handle, store, label, and load or unload materials
• pull components according to picking lists
• place materials in designated storage locations
• operate forklifts, powered pallet jacks, drum dollies, and manual pallet jacks as needed
• transport chemicals safely
• complete cycle counts and inventories
• maintain task paperwork
• report safety issues
• wear required PPE
• keep the work area clean and organized.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

material handler

2nd shift

warehouse

chemical handling

forklift

powered pallet jack

inventory

safety procedures

north chicago il

$18/hour starting pay

temp-to-hire

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least two years of forklift experience and frequent lifting of at least 50 pounds throughout the shift.

About the employer

SMS Staffing is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Help Services. Sector: 56.