Material Handler @ Aerotek

Job Title: Material Handler (This is a 2nd shift opportunity starting off at $20.60 an hour)Job DescriptionThe Material Handler operates sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials between production lines, warehouse areas, and shipping docks. This role supports both production and warehouse/shipping operations by staging, stacking, and wrapping pallets, preparing products for shipment, and loading and unloading trucks. The position works on second shift and plays a key role in maintaining efficient material flow and accurate order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts safely and efficiently to move materials to and from production lines, warehouse locations, and shipping docks.
• Gather materials from inventory and deliver them to the appropriate production lines in a timely manner.
• Transport finished goods from production lines to docks and from docks back into inventory as needed.
• Stage, stack, and wrap pallets to prepare products for storage and shipment.
• Support both production and warehouse/shipping areas, working approximately half the time in each environment.
• Prepare products and orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy in counts, labeling, and pallet configuration.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts and other material handling equipment, following safety and operational procedures.
• Use stand-up forklifts to pick orders and move product to designated staging or shipping areas.
• Perform material handling tasks such as lifting, sorting, counting, and organizing products.
• Use RF scanners to track inventory movement, confirm picks, and maintain accurate records.
• Multi-task across packaging, picking, packing, batch mixing support, and staging activities as required by production and shipping schedules.
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures, including safe forklift operation and proper handling of materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in both the production and warehouse/shipping environments.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience operating a sit-down forklift.
• At least 2 years of experience operating a stand-up forklift in a similar environment.
• Proficiency using RF scanners for inventory tracking and order picking.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on material handling experience, including lifting, sorting, counting, wrapping, and staging products.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and physical tasks safely and consistently throughout the shift.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced production and warehouse environment.
• Comfort working half the time in production areas and half the time in warehouse/shipping areas.
• Strong attention to safety and adherence to operational procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in chemical, oil, or food manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Experience in packaging, picking, packing, and batch mixing support is beneficial.
• Familiarity with organized inventory systems and structured warehouse operations.
• Ability to work second shift (approximately 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.), Monday through Friday.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with production and warehouse teams.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance and performance in a shift-based environment.

Why Work Here? Employees benefit from modern, temperature-controlled facilities and a strong focus on safety at all locations. The organization offers excellent employee benefits and provides opportunities to work in both smaller, close-knit teams and larger, high-volume operations. Work processes are well-defined, with organized inventory and supplies, giving employees a structured environment to perform at their best while contributing to a stable, growing manufacturing operation. Work EnvironmentThe work takes place in temperature-controlled manufacturing and warehouse facilities.

One site is a modern, very clean, and recently remodeled facility with a smaller workforce, typically 1015 employees on first shift and about half that on second shift. This location has a highly organized production floor and warehouse, with a strong emphasis on safety and clearly arranged inventory and supplies. The other site is larger and houses a few hundred employees across shifts. It has more production lines and higher volume, which can create a more fast-paced and sometimes chaotic environment, but it remains temperature controlled and in good condition.

This larger facility includes multiple break rooms and security checkpoints at the entrance. Across both locations, operations focus on manufacturing products, bottling them, staging pallets, and shipping orders, with one site handling more customized orders and the other focusing on continuous batches and repeat client orders. Dress is typical for a manufacturing and warehouse setting, with appropriate work attire and safety gear required according to site policies.

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

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.50 - $21.70/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 Nov 6, 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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