Material Handler Job

Primary location: Libertyville, IL
Relocation offered: n/a
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel: less than 5%
Non-compete: n/a

The estimated base hourly range for this role is $20.00 to $24.00 per hour.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at MRK Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Material Handler

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Material Handler in a warehouse environment to safely and efficiently move, store, and track materials, including tasks like loading/unloading, inventory organization, and operating equipment, while maintaining accurate records and adhering to safety guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely in a manufacturing environment, adhering to OSHA and company safety standards
• Receive, inspect, and process inbound and outboard material, ensuring accurate documentation
• Promptly Loads/unloads shipments, operate forklifts/pallet jacks, and store materials efficiently
• Maintain accurate documentation of records through tracking, labeling, and organization on a regular basis
• Inspect and match shipments for damage and correct quantities and associate purchase orders and enter receiving data on paperwork
• Support on-time shipment of goods and assist in production supply needs
• Attend required training programs, including forklift certification
• Maintain cleanliness and adherence to 5S standards
• Engages with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude
• Communicate and collaborate with internal team members
• Provides additional backup support for other departments as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Prior warehouse, material handling, or forklift experience preferred
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, MRP systems (SAP preferred), and RF equipment is a plus
• Basic computer skills and ability to read/write in English
• Must be reliable, punctual, and flexible for overtime and weekend work

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Manufacturing setting with potential exposure to temperature fluctuations, loud noises, and dust. PPE required (safety glasses, hard hat, earplugs, steel-toe boots, etc.).
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and operating machinery.

Why should you join MRK Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Libertyville IL)

MRK Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), is one of twelve AWI plants in North America. Our Libertyville plant in northern Illinois is located 1 hour northwest of Chicago, and 1 hour south of Milwaukee, WI. It is also a short, 7 mile drive to beautiful Lake Michigan. Visit Libertyville's historic downtown shopping and dining district, with nearly 100 restaurants, cafes and pubs. Stop by the Dunn Museum. Take your friends and family to the Libertyville Sports Complex. Check out their calendar of events for festivals, wine tastings, community bike rides, classic car shows and other activities that are hosted year-round. Libertyville provides a hometown feel, while being close to the 3rd and 31st largest cities in the US!

MRK Industries, Inc., a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!