Material Handler

Location
SMF Minonk - Minonk, IL 61760
Employment type
Full-time
Last seen
Oct 16, 2026

About the role

Build Your Future with SMF!

Why Choose SMF?

At SMF, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As part of Etnyre International, we have a 50-year legacy in high-quality metal fabrication, serving industries like construction, power generation, agriculture, and mining.

We take pride in being a Tier One supplier to Fortune 500 OEMs, which means high standards, excellent quality, and rewarding work. Our team of skilled professionals and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities (spanning 200,000+ square feet) make SMF one of the top ½ percent of machine shops nationwide.

In 2020, SMF joined Etnyre International, fueling even more growth and opportunity—and we want YOU to be part of it!

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under direct supervision, moves material, places material into store locations, and assists in loading materials/units. Operates forklifts and other material handling equipment. Performs minor preventative maintenance and has limited knowledge of the paperwork flow and the routing of materials through the plant.

MAJOR DUTIES:

- Compares identifying information and counts, weights, or measures of incoming/outgoing materials and work-in-process and moves them to the appropriate location with some assistance.

- Routes materials to specific store areas and may put the material away in specific locations.

- Operates forklifts, hydraulic pallet trucks, electric pallet trucks, electric hoists, and hand trucks to load and unload materials and products.

- Assists loading units for shipment. Uses slings and chains for handling materials/units. Handles materials/units without damage to the finish.

- Performs daily inspection of equipment and performs minor preventative maintenance.

- Cleans up and organizes the outside grounds while performing daily duties.

- Performs other duties as assigned by leader or supervisor.