Material Handler

Aerotek; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Material Handler for the Alsip, IL area to support production and warehouse operations. The role requires operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts, moving materials between production lines, inventory, and docks, and preparing shipments.

You will stage, wrap pallets, load/unload trucks, and use RF scanners to track inventory. This is a contract-to-hire onsite role with safety and efficiency at the core of daily tasks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating sit-down forklifts.
• 2+ years of experience operating stand-up forklifts.
• Proficiency in using RF scanners for inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials.
• Gather inventory and deliver it to production lines.
• Transport materials from docks to inventory and from lines to docks.
• Stage, stack, and wrap pallets for shipment.
• Prepare products for shipment and load/unload trucks.
• Utilize stand-up forklifts to pick orders efficiently.

Skills

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

RF scanners

Load and unload trucks

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler - 1st shift Chicago Heights / $18.25 an hour

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Material Handler to efficiently manage materials within our production and warehouse/shipping areas. This role involves operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts, ensuring that materials are moved seamlessly from production lines to inventory, docks, and vice versa. The position requires a proactive individual who can stage, stack, and wrap pallets, load and unload trucks, and prepare products for shipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials.

• Gather inventory and deliver it to production lines.

• Transport materials from docks to inventory and from lines to docks.

• Stage, stack, and wrap pallets for shipment.

• Prepare products for shipment and load/unload trucks.

• Utilize stand-up forklifts to pick orders efficiently.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience operating sit-down forklifts.

• 2+ years of experience with stand-up forklifts.

• Proficiency in using RF scanners for inventory management.

• Ability to load and unload trucks effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in chemical, oil, or food manufacturing is a plus.

• Strong multi-tasking abilities.

• Labor experience in material handling is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers excellent employee benefits and values safety across all operations. You will be working in modern, temperature-controlled facilities with organized inventory and supplies. Join a team where safety and cleanliness are prioritized, and where you can contribute to our efficient and streamlined production processes.

Work Environment

The Alsip facility is modern, very clean, and temperature controlled, with a focus on safety and organization. It has a smaller workforce with remodeled features from the last decade. The Chicago Heights facility, while not as new, is also temperature controlled with a larger workforce. It can be bustling due to its extensive lines and production activities, with security checkpoints and multiple break rooms. Both facilities handle non-harmful chemicals and maintain organized operations.

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 $18.25 - $19.35/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alsip,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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.