Material Handler Job

Primary location: Libertyville, IL
Relocation offered: n/a
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: less than 5%
Non-compete: n/a

The estimated base hourly range for this role is $20.00 to $24.00 per hour.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at MRK Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries? 

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more. 
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 
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Material Handler

 

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Material Handler in a warehouse environment to safely and efficiently move, store, and track materials, including tasks like loading/unloading, inventory organization, and operating equipment, while maintaining accurate records and adhering to safety guidelines. 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely in a manufacturing environment, adhering to OSHA and company safety standards
• Receive, inspect, and process inbound and outboard material, ensuring accurate documentation
• Promptly Loads/unloads shipments, operate forklifts/pallet jacks, and store materials efficiently
• Maintain accurate documentation of records through tracking, labeling, and organization on a regular basis
• Inspect and match shipments for damage and correct quantities and associate purchase orders and enter receiving data on paperwork
• Support on-time shipment of goods and assist in production supply needs
• Attend required training programs, including forklift certification
• Maintain cleanliness and adherence to 5S standards
• Engages with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude
• Communicate and collaborate with internal team members
• Provides additional backup support for other departments as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Prior warehouse, material handling, or forklift experience preferred
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, MRP systems (SAP preferred), and RF equipment is a plus
• Basic computer skills and ability to read/write in English
• Must be reliable, punctual, and flexible for overtime and weekend work

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Manufacturing setting with potential exposure to temperature fluctuations, loud noises, and dust. PPE required (safety glasses, hard hat, earplugs, steel-toe boots, etc.).
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and operating machinery.

 

Why should you join MRK Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

 

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

 

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

 

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that