Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler will be responsible for operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts to efficiently move materials to and from production lines. This role involves gathering inventory, staging, stacking, and wrapping pallets, as well as loading and unloading trucks. The position is divided equally between the production area and the warehouse/shipping area, focusing on getting products ready for shipment.

Responsibilities

Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials.Gather inventory and transport materials to production lines.Move materials from docks to inventory and from lines to docks.Stage, stack, and wrap pallets for shipment.Load and unload trucks efficiently.Prepare products for shipment.

Essential Skills

2+ years of experience operating sit-down forklifts.2+ years of experience operating stand-up forklifts in Alsip.Proficiency with RF scanner technology.Experience loading and unloading trucks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in chemical, oil, or food manufacturing is advantageous.Ability to lift, sort, count, wrap, and stage products.Experience in batch mixing and material handling.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy working in a modern, clean, and temperature-controlled environment. The company places a strong emphasis on safety and organization, ensuring a supportive workplace. With excellent employee benefits and a focus on both customized and continuous batch production, employees have opportunities to thrive in a dynamic setting.

Work Environment

The Alsip Facility is a modern, clean, and temperature-controlled environment, featuring a smaller workforce and a focus on customized orders. The Chicago Heights Facility, while not as new, is also temperature-controlled and houses a larger workforce with more production lines. Both facilities prioritize safety and offer organized, efficient operations. Employees can expect a professional environment with security checkpoints and multiple break rooms.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alsip, IL.

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\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alsip,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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