Material Handler - 1st Shift- Assembly
The Suter Company, Sycamore, IL, United States
Warehouse and Production Operations Role
This role supports warehouse and production operations by ensuring the timely and accurate movement of materials and finished goods. The position maintains organized storage areas, assists with shipping and receiving, and operates equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. It also completes documentation, follows allergen and product release protocols, and contributes to inventory maintenance and cleanliness, helping ensure efficient and safe warehouse operations.
Core hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm for the Bethany Road Plant - Assembly, First Shift. As a make-to-order business, you may be required to work outside of this core schedule, including Fridays and Saturdays as needed.
Starting pay is $20.00 per hour.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
Move raw materials to production lines to assure continuous production, following FIFO and lot code usage
Move product from production lines to warehouse storage
Maintain the finished product area and organize the warehouse for maximum efficiency
Assist with loading/unloading in shipping/receiving
Ensure assurance equipment (e.g., forklift, slipsheet) is in working order
Complete HACCP paperwork as required
Follow allergen guidelines to avoid cross-contamination in the warehouse
Follow product release program guidelines
Assist with inventory maintenance of raw materials
Basic understanding and user comfort with technologies, such as tablets, are required in this role.
Periodic duties and responsibilities include:
Freezer and warehouse clean-up and organization
Forklift clean-up
Assist on production lines as needed
Requirements include:
High School diploma or GED, plus 6-12 months 'experience desirable
Can operate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
Basic knowledge of warehouse procedures
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work with little supervision
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Experience working with an ERP or electronic inventory system
Experience using tablet technology in the warehouse environment
Fluency in English preferred
The Suter Company benefits include:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D
Short-term / Long-term Disability
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Wellness Programs
Work environment and ADA statement: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to significant work pace/pressure and occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, dangerous chemicals, and moderate noise.
This role supports warehouse and production operations by ensuring the timely and accurate movement of materials and finished goods. The position maintains organized storage areas, assists with shipping and receiving, and operates equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. It also completes documentation, follows allergen and product release protocols, and contributes to inventory maintenance and cleanliness, helping ensure efficient and safe warehouse operations.
Core hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm for the Bethany Road Plant - Assembly, First Shift. As a make-to-order business, you may be required to work outside of this core schedule, including Fridays and Saturdays as needed.
Starting pay is $20.00 per hour.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
Move raw materials to production lines to assure continuous production, following FIFO and lot code usage
Move product from production lines to warehouse storage
Maintain the finished product area and organize the warehouse for maximum efficiency
Assist with loading/unloading in shipping/receiving
Ensure assurance equipment (e.g., forklift, slipsheet) is in working order
Complete HACCP paperwork as required
Follow allergen guidelines to avoid cross-contamination in the warehouse
Follow product release program guidelines
Assist with inventory maintenance of raw materials
Basic understanding and user comfort with technologies, such as tablets, are required in this role.
Periodic duties and responsibilities include:
Freezer and warehouse clean-up and organization
Forklift clean-up
Assist on production lines as needed
Requirements include:
High School diploma or GED, plus 6-12 months 'experience desirable
Can operate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
Basic knowledge of warehouse procedures
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work with little supervision
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Experience working with an ERP or electronic inventory system
Experience using tablet technology in the warehouse environment
Fluency in English preferred
The Suter Company benefits include:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D
Short-term / Long-term Disability
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Wellness Programs
Work environment and ADA statement: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to significant work pace/pressure and occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, dangerous chemicals, and moderate noise.