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Material Handler

ROCKWOOL Group


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 22
Posted: 22 August 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Material Handler

  • Chicago IL 60638
  • Schedule: Monday Thursday 2:30PM 1:00AM
  • Pay: $20-$22/ hour

Join a company where your work matters. At ROCKWOOL youll be part of a team that values safety collaboration and continuous improvement while enjoying competitive pay excellent benefits and opportunities to build a lasting career. Together were creating innovative solutions that make buildings safer more energy efficient and more sustainable for future generations.

Join us and make a difference!

About the Role:

Operate powered industrial trucks to move materials and products to and from storage areas and machines supply machines with raw materials remove and empty scrap hoppers and stage finished products in staging areas.

What Were Looking For:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Good math English language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required
  • High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self or others; promote a safe work environment
  • Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records
  • Execute assignments in an accurate timely and safe manner
  • Maintain a clean & safe environment
  • May be required to useRF scanner gun
  • Valid state motor vehicle operators license may be required
  • Forklift certification per OSHA standards

What Youll Do:

  • Obtains copy of production schedule and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas and machines in the facility
  • Unloading raw materials from trucks or rail containers
  • Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the factory
  • Stacking goods in the correct staging areas following inventory control instructions
  • Stacking empty pallets
  • Performing daily equipment checks such as watering the trucks battery
  • Dumping materials into scrap hoppers
  • Other activities as assigned

What we offer

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical dental and vision coverage beginning Day 1
  • 401K with company match up to 6%
  • Paid Time Off and 12 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
  • Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement and EAP access.
  • Safety First: Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected.

Benefits may vary by location and position. Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Physical Requirements:

  • Regularly sitting on a powered industrial truck
  • Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend stoop stand walk turn pivot and stand for long periods of time
  • Having a good sense of balance
  • Having good eye-hand-foot coordination
  • Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
  • Abilityto work in varying temperatures depending upon season

Work Environment & Conditions:

Join a clean safe and modern manufacturing facility equipped with advanced technology and innovative processes. Safety is our top priority and we provide the training tools and support employees need to succeed. Youll work alongside a team committed to quality continuous improvement and looking out for one another.

Who we are:

ROCKWOOL is a global leader in stone wool insulation solutions employing approximately 12000 employees across 37 countries. Our products help create safer healthier and more sustainable buildings and industries around the world.

Our Culture and Commitment:

At ROCKWOOL we believe great people build great companies. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel respected valued and supported. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience youll find opportunities to learn grow and make a meaningful impact as part of our team.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We assess all qualified candidates based solely on their skills and qualifications without regard to racecolor national origin religion gender age marital status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.


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