Utility Helper @ Aerotek

Job Title: Utility HelperJob DescriptionThe Utility Helper plays a key role in supporting production operations by safely handling materials, operating equipment, and maintaining an organized work area. This position involves working around machinery, moving coils and skids within the warehouse, assisting with machine loading, and ensuring products are accurately packaged, tagged, and recorded in the inventory system.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in and around machine areas, consistently following all safety procedures and protocols.
• Pull and move coils and skids within the warehouse using appropriate equipment and safe material-handling practices.
• Operate an overhead crane and forklift to move, load, and stage materials as needed.
• Band and package material according to customer specifications and material requirements, ensuring accuracy on inventory tags for orders being shipped.
• Generate inventory tags for completed material and ensure each tag is properly attached to the correct product.
• Accurately enter tag and inventory data into the computer system to maintain up-to-date records.
• Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures and cutters to ensure correct measurements and cuts.
• Keep the immediate work area clean, organized, and free of hazards throughout the day.
• Cut cores for the machine operator according to production requirements.
• Stage needed supplies and materials for orders, including preparing and moving finished skids and weighing them for accuracy.
• Band and skid finished product so it is ready for storage or shipment.
• Load material into machines in a safe and efficient manner to support continuous production.
• Clean work areas regularly to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient production environment.

Essential Skills

• 23 years of manufacturing experience in a production or general labor environment.
• Experience operating forklifts (FL experience) in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Basic computer experience, including entering data accurately into inventory or production systems.
• Hands-on experience with packaging and working on a production line.
• Machine operator or machine assistant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively, including cutters and related tools.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure with precision for accurate measurements.
• Experience with inspection of materials or finished products for quality and accuracy.
• Experience with inventory processes, including tagging, tracking, and organizing materials.
• Comfort working in a general production environment with machinery and material handling equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in steel processing or a similar industrial environment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail when measuring, cutting, tagging, and packaging materials.
• Commitment to safety, including willingness to follow safety rules and encourage safe practices among co-workers.
• Ability to work collaboratively with machine operators and other helpers as part of a small team.
• Willingness to learn and operate additional machinery over time and grow into higher-level roles.
• Reliable work habits, including punctuality and consistent performance on a first-shift schedule.

Why Work Here? You will join a smaller, profitable company that offers a clean, modern, and temperature-controlled facility with clearly organized work areas. Employees start in an entry-level role and gain the opportunity to learn and operate machinery, building skills and progressing into more advanced positions. The company provides opportunities for raises, insurance, and benefits, and supports ongoing training and development to help you grow in your career.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a steel processing environment that can be hot at times but is notably clean, well-organized, and clearly marked for safety and efficiency. Safety is a top priority, and team members are expected to work safely and help ensure co-workers do the same. You will work closely with one machine operator and possibly one or two additional helpers as part of a small, collaborative team. This is a first-shift position, typically working 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., depending on daily production needs and orders. Steel-toe footwear is required, and additional personal protective equipment such as helmets, safety glasses, and ear plugs is provided. Long sleeves are required as part of the dress code to support a safe working environment.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alsip, IL.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Alsip,IL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.