Messina Group is seeking to fill two job openings for a Warehouse Associate/Material Handler with our client in Batavia, IL.  Our client is an independent, privately held company committed to being a leader in the development and manufacture of quality coatings and is recognized as a technology leader and trusted partner to customers in the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. They offer a rewarding and challenging opportunity to learn and grow professionally and personally.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read orders and pull products from inventory.
• Enter data into the ERP computer system.
• Pack boxes to customer specifications.
• Stack boxes on skids, wrap, and use proper placarding.
• Load and unload trucks with outbound and inbound freight.
• Unload tank wagons.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• As part of the housekeeping procedures, the employee may be involved with the disposal of hazardous waste. The initial training of how to properly dispose of hazardous waste will be performed by the Environmental and Safety Coordinator or the department supervisor. Annual training of the same will be performed by the Environmental and Safety Coordinator.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Additional Details: 

• Duration: Contract to Hire
• Hours: 7 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM  

• One to three years of work experience preferred and in a related field is preferred but not required
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP system, and other office machinery
• Works well in a team environment
• Excellent team-building and communications skills
• Forklift Certification is strongly preferred and Hazmat certifications (training will be provided)
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Clean work habits and skills in handling large volumes of liquid and raw materials.
• Knowledge of the metric system, advanced math skills (specifically multiplication and division), and the ability to convert various measurements required.
• Ability to use the following tools preferred: Forklifts (sit down, stand up and walk behind), freight elevator, drum grabbers, drum trucks, scales, gauges, wrenches, and ladders.

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Discretionary profit sharing program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Home buying assistance program
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical/dependent expenses (FSA)
• Company-paid short-term and/or long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Medical premium reductions for participation
• Discounted fitness center membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Company picnic
• Holiday party
• Awards programs
• Company sports teams and sports events
• Various employee gifts throughout the year