Material Handler
Aerotek
**Job Title: Material Handler**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join our team on the 1st Shift. In this role, you will spend 50% of your time operating a forklift and the remaining time on various warehouse and production tasks. Your responsibilities will include replenishing lines, transporting materials to production lines, and loading and unloading trucks.
**Responsibilities**
+ Replenish production lines with necessary materials.
+ Load and unload trucks efficiently.
+ Check in drivers and manage incoming shipments.
+ Operate sit-down electric forklifts indoors and sit-down propane forklifts outdoors.
+ Pick up, weigh, and wrap skids and boxes.
+ Move products around the facility.
+ Count, weigh, and verify skids and boxes.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficiency in operating sit-down propane and electric forklifts with at least 2 years of experience.
+ Experience in shipping and receiving operations.
+ Computer skills for inventory management and replenishing tasks.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Bilingual capabilities are a plus.
+ Experience with cycle counts, labeling, and general labor tasks.
+ Proficiency in using RF scan guns for inventory management.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a family-owned and operated company with a rich history as the first manufacturer of hairspray. Experience hands-on management that prioritizes family values. Enjoy strong health insurance benefits, a 401k plan with matching, six paid holidays, and paid vacation time.
**Work Environment**
Work in a dynamic environment where temperatures vary seasonally. The facility is not climate-controlled, with open doors and large fans to manage warmth during summer. Be prepared for varying conditions and dress accordingly for comfort.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Broadview, Illinois.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/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 Broadview,IL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.
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