1st Shift Material Handler Paying 21/hr

Aerotek; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Aerotek in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Material Handler to load and unload trailers, manage inventory, and prepare orders for shipment in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This contract, on-site role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient material flow.

You will operate equipment, conduct cycle counts, optimize space, and follow distribution procedures while maintaining product handling standards. Weekly pay and benefits eligibility are offered where applicable.

Qualifications

• Background in material handling or warehouse operations.
• Experience in production environments and meeting productivity goals.
• Familiarity with stand-up forklifts is an advantage.
• Comfort with packaging materials and processes.
• Attention to labeling, packaging and order accuracy.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions from management.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers and vehicles with safety devices.
• Conduct daily cycle counts and participate in inventories.
• Consolidate products to optimize space in the warehouse.
• Maintain awareness of product handling requirements for storage and movement.
• Monitor inventory levels and replenish stock in racking.
• Assist the team to meet productivity targets and complete tasks promptly.
• Prepare items to customer packaging, labeling, and shipping specs.
• Operate material handling equipment and certified trucks as required.
• Follow distribution management guidance and perform related duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Productivity focus

Tools

Stand-up forklifts

Bar code scanners

Pallet jacks

Conveyors

Industrial lift trucks

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler plays a key role in the warehouse and distribution center by safely loading and unloading trailers and trucks, managing inventory levels, and preparing orders for shipment. This position ensures products are handled correctly, space is optimized in the warehouse, and customer packaging, labeling, and shipping requirements are met accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload all inbound and outbound trailers, trucks, vans, and other vehicles while using all required safety devices and following established distribution center procedures.

• Conduct daily cycle counts and participate in physical inventories to maintain accurate stock records.

• Consolidate product within the warehouse to optimize space utilization and support efficient operations.

• Maintain awareness of all products and their handling requirements to ensure proper storage and movement.

• Monitor warehouse inventory levels and replenish stock into warehouse racking as needed.

• Assist the warehouse team in meeting productivity targets by completing assigned tasks promptly and accurately.

• Prepare items according to customer packaging, labeling, and shipping requirements, including picking and packing items for daily orders in line with departmental procedures.

• Operate material handling equipment such as vertical balers, pallet jacks, two-wheel carts, bar code scanners, conveyors, air machines, sealed air equipment, and shipping manifest systems, with industrial lift trucks operated once certification is obtained.

• Follow guidelines and directions provided by the distribution management team and perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background as a material handler, warehouse associate, or in general warehouse operations.

• Experience with production environments and meeting productivity goals.

• Familiarity with stand-up forklifts is an advantage.

• Comfort working with packaging materials and processes, including sealed air systems.

• Attention to detail in labeling, packaging, and order accuracy.

• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to warehouse procedures.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions from the distribution management team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Buffalo Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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 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.