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Forklift / Material Handler

Precision Resource
Vernon Hills, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jul 2026
💰 $44,000/yr($36,000/yr$44,000/yr)

About the role

Precision Resource seeks Forklift / Material Handers to join our well-established Vernon Hills, IL manufacturing division.  We’re a small-medium sized division of our solid, privately held, global company that innovates and manufactures a high volume of metal parts for automotive, aerospace, hardware and other industries. 

You’ll Have
  • 4-day work week, Mon-Thur, plus some overtime availability.
  • Generous PTO supporting our work-life balance culture.
  • Opportunity to learn multiple areas of the operation, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Good compensation package, low benefit premiums, 401k match with full vesting.
  • Annual bonus potential.  
  • Collaborative culture with a skilled team of operators, engineers, and managers.
  • Approachable, positive leaders across all departments.
  • Smaller company culture with the best features of being a part of our larger company.
Essential Duties
  • Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts safely and proficiently.
  • Supply and remove large coils, pallets, parts, and machine tools to/from workstations. 
  • Read and accurately update material movement records manually and using computer.
  • Weigh/Record/Empty scrap containers and deliver to outside scrap hoppers.
  • Load / Unload trailers safely with forklift or pallet jacks.
  • Label and stage material in racks according to job priorities using overhead hoist.
  • Maintain housekeeping wherever possible.
  • Very reliable and punctual attendance.
  • Apply self-motivation to achieve excellent productivity starting at $18-$22 hourly with annual pay increases and bonus potential.
Qualification
  • High School graduate or equivalent with ability to read, write, and communicate in English, Bilingual preferred but not required, and use basic math.
  • One year minimum safe forklift driving experience required, ideally including loading and unloading trucks.
  • Ideally, experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.  
  • Ability to lift or move up to 45 pounds safely.
  • Ability to accurately apply basic computer data entry level skills.
  • Absolutely reliable attendance, great energy, and attentive.

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