Materials Handler

Our client is seeking a Materials Handler to join their team. As a Materials Handler, you will be part of the Warehouse/Production support team, helping ensure accurate receiving, safe material movement, and on-time delivery of materials. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Job Title: Materials Handler Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Pay Range: $18.38/hour Shift: 1st shift (6:30am - 3:00pm) What's the Job?

• Perform receiving duties with accuracy and efficiency, supporting warehouse operations to help ensure on-time receipt and delivery of material.
• Support picking, packing, and shipping activities at the Buffalo Grove site, including reading, counting, and matching product details using a scanner and calculator.
• Move materials safely and damage-free using pallet trucks and other material handling equipment; maintain safe lifting practices at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and follow material handling work procedures, pick lists, and established protocols.
• Help identify and diagnose basic inventory discrepancies and perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor. What's Needed?
• Proven experience in receiving and material handling (warehouse picking and production support experience is a plus).
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs (max lifting weight 55 lbs), including single and assisted lifting; willingness to ask for help when needed.
• Comfort working on your feet for extended periods and performing tasks that include walking around the facility and going up/down stairs.
• Strong attention to detail, including the ability to read, count, and match number details on a scanner and verify completed product counts.
• Reliable transportation for occasional travel to Elgin (approximately 45 minutes from Buffalo Grove). What's in it for me?
• Structured onboarding with training completed for the first 3–5 days starting at 8:00, then moving to the 6:30 schedule.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to warehouse, quality, and production teams by keeping materials flowing accurately and safely.
• Clear expectations around safe lifting and teamwork - if something feels too heavy, the right move is to ask for help.
• Use of Dayforce for timekeeping (no Fieldglass time submission required).
• Potential for assignment extension beyond 13 weeks.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) If this role interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch to discuss this opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals. In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.