Material Handler

Material Handler Job Description As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials to and from production lines. Your duties will include gathering materials from inventory, staging and wrapping pallets, and preparing products for shipment. You will work in both the production area and the warehouse/shipping area. 2nd shift 3:30pm-12:00am 1x $18.35/hr for 2nd shift Responsibilities Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials to and from production lines. Gather materials from inventory and deliver them to production lines. Transport materials from docks to inventory and from production lines to docks. Stage, stack, and wrap pallets. Prepare products for shipment. Load and unload trucks. Essential Skills 2+ years of experience operating sit-down forklifts. Experience operating stand-up forklifts (specific to Alsip location). RF scanner experience. Ability to load and unload trucks. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in chemical, oil, or food manufacturing is a plus. Ability to perform repetitive motions. Why Work Here? Our facilities offer a modern and clean work environment with a strong focus on safety. The Alsip location is newly remodeled, highly organized, and has a smaller workforce for a more personalized work experience. The Chicago Heights facility, while larger and more bustling, provides a secure and temperature-controlled environment with multiple break rooms. Both locations offer excellent employee benefits and a supportive work culture. Work Environment The Alsip facility is modern, clean, and temperature-controlled, with a focus on organization and safety. The workforce is smaller, creating a close-knit environment. The Chicago Heights facility is larger and more dynamic, also temperature-controlled, with multiple break rooms and security checkpoints. Both locations handle non-harmful chemicals and have similar operational processes, including manufacturing, bottling, staging, and shipping products. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago Heights Illinois. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.25 - $18.35/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Chicago Heights,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.