Material Handler - 1st Or 2nd Shift

Aerotek; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring immediately for 1st and 2nd shift material handlers in Kenosha, WI. These are forklift positions in a production environment requiring experience with stand-up forklifts, RF scan guns, and tape measure reading.

The role is contract to hire with a 1st shift (5:00 AM–1:30 PM) and a 2nd shift (1:30 PM–midnight, 4-day work week). Pay starts at 20.50/hour plus a 1.50/hour shift premium off-shift, with a pay range of 20.50–21.75/hr.

Qualifications

• 2 years of stand-up forklift experience.
• 2 years of RF scan gun experience.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Securely package materials, items, and parts for delivery.
• Utilize schedules and directions from the Final Assembly/Shipping Lead.
• Obtain items and parts using industrial lift trucks and material handling equipment.
• Work under general supervision and resolve most problems independently.

Skills

Stand-up forklift experience

RF scan gun

Tape measure reading

Job description

Aerotek is hiring immediately for 1st and 2nd shift material handlers. These are forklift positions in a production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Securely package materials, items, and parts for delivery.

• Utilize schedules and directions from the Final Assembly/Shipping Lead.

• Obtain items and parts using industrial lift trucks and material handling equipment.

• Work under general supervision and resolve most problems independently.

Essential Skills

• 2 years of stand-up forklift experience.

• 2 years of RF scan gun experience.

• Ability to read and use a tape measure.

Shift Schedule

• 1st shift is 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday through Friday

• 2nd shift is 1:30 PM to midnight, Monday through Thursday (4-Day Work Week)

Pay starts at $20.50/hour + $1.50/hour shift premium if you're working an off shift. All positions with this company cross train in other departments, meaning there is ample opportunity for advancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kenosha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $21.75/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kenosha,WI.

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.