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2nd shift - Material Handler/Forklift Operator
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Illinois, Columbia | |
 Nov 04, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Wage: $18.75 per hour Shift: 2nd Hours: 4:00pm-2:30am (Mon-Thus with potential OT Fri) QPS Employment Group is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Material Handler/Forklift Operator to support production operations at a company in Columbia, IL by transporting raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods throughout the facility. This role is responsible for ensuring production lines remain supplied with materials, maintaining accurate inventory movements, and safely operating forklifts and other material handling equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Material Handler/Forklift Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts safely and efficiently to move materials throughout the facility. - Deliver raw materials, chemicals, packaging supplies, and production components to manufacturing lines as needed. - Remove finished products from production lines and transport them to designated warehouse or staging areas. - Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments while verifying quantities and product accuracy. - Conduct routine forklift inspections and complete daily safety checklists. - Maintain inventory accuracy by scanning, labeling, and documenting material movements using warehouse or inventory management systems. - Stage materials for production schedules and ensure production lines remain properly supplied. - Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and warehouse organization. - Follow all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and chemical handling procedures. - Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with 5S and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards where applicable. - Support production, packaging, and warehouse teams as needed to meet operational goals. - Report damaged products, equipment issues, inventory discrepancies, and safety concerns to management promptly. - Assist with general warehouse and production-related duties during downtime. Material Handler/Forklift Operator Requirements: - High school diploma or GED preferred. - Previous forklift operating experience in a manufacturing, chemical, warehouse, or production environment preferred. - Forklift certification preferred; ability to obtain certification upon hire. - Experience with inventory control, RF scanners, and warehouse management systems is a plus. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. - Basic math and problem-solving skills. - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift. - Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull for extended periods. - Ability to work in a production and warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, and chemical products. - Ability to safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment throughout the entire shift. - Experience supporting manufacturing or chemical production operations preferred. - Knowledge of hazardous material handling procedures preferred. - Experience loading and unloading trailers preferred. - Strong organizational and time-management skills preferred. - Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity standards. About us: QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee! Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. | |