Material Handler

About Learning Resources:

We are Learning Resources®, and learning is where we play. Voted one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces, we’re a growing, family-owned company known for our award-winning educational toys, including top sellers Pretend & Play® Calculator Cash Register, Farmer’s Market Color Sorting Set and multiple Toy of the Year winners! We even help pets learn and grow through our pet brand Brightkins®. If you’re curious, collaborative, and a kid at heart, you’ll feel right at home here. Join us in shaping the future of learning with our award-winning team!

Team & Position Description:

We are seeking a Material Handler for Outbound to join our Shipping team. The Material Handler plays a key role in maintaining efficient workflow and performing that work related to shipment of products, parts, and materials. Merge and prepare parcels and LTL pallet load according to delivery or routing documents, or supervisor instructions. May operate a hand truck, forklift, or other heavy equipment as required. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and committed to supporting a high‑performance environment.

What We’re Looking For (Key Performance Objectives): 

• Ensure Continuous Flow of LTL Outbound Shipments with an on-time readiness goal of 98% by accurately labeling, picking, and staging LTL orders.
• Successfully complete cross-training in multiple functional areas (e.g., picking, staging, loading, receiving) in order to support operational needs within 90 days. 
• Maintain quality standards by building pallets according to standard guidelines for stability, weight distribution, and protection in order to prevent mis-picks and errors. 
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with 5S expectations (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) in order to reduce risk of errors and product damage on a daily basis. 

Requirements/Ideal Attributes:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required
• Experience: Able to interpret, understand, follow, and communicate instructions.
• Software Experience: hands‑on knowledge of ERP/WMS systems (D365 experience strongly preferred).
• Schedule: Ability to work weekends and extended periods of time when needed. 
• Attention to Detail: Strong ability to ensure order accuracy and efficiency.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with warehouse teams and supervisors. Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Standing, walking, and bending for extended periods.

We are a drug-free workplace and an EEO employer. 

Please note: This role will be filled by our internal recruitment team, so no assistance is needed from any outside staffing agency at this time.