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Material Handler

Elgin, IL 60123

Posted: 07/08/2026 Job Number: 812311 Pay Rate: 18.00 Industry: Plastics

Job Description

Position Title: Material Handler

Wage: $18.00/hour

Shift: 2nd (Train on 1st)

Hours: 3:00pm-11:00pm Monday-Friday, Weekends required on occasion

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Material Handler for a company in Elgin, IL. In this role, you'll play a vital role in supporting the production process by efficiently managing material flow and ensuring seamless operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a safety-focused environment and contribute to the success of the manufacturing team. Apply today!

Material Handler Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist inspectors and packers with the transportation and handling of approved products and supplies
- Grind and process raw materials as part of daily operations
- Complete and maintain accurate material documentation to ensure traceability and compliance
- Maintain company standards and follow all safety policies to promote a safe working environment
- Stage materials needed for injection molding machines, including preparing packaging at the end of production runs
- Operate and clean grinders, dryers, hoppers, loaders, presses, cleaning rooms, and filters to maintain equipment efficiency
- Mix resin and other materials accurately according to specifications
- Participate in daily improvement meetings, shift huddles, plant-wide meetings, and book clubs to foster team communication and continuous improvement

Material Handler Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous warehouse/material handle experience preferred
- Basic math skills for measurement and documentation
- Self-motivated with a proactive attitude
- Hands-on worker with the ability to follow safety procedures meticulously
- Ability to lift at least 55 pounds comfortably
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

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! 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.

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