Materials Handler

Aleron; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse operations on the 1st shift. The role includes receiving, picking, packing, and shipping materials while maintaining accurate inventory and safe handling practices.

This is a 12-month temp opportunity with a 40-hour work week. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of warehouse experience, HS diploma or GED, and proficiency with scanners and basic calculations.

Qualifications

• 6+months of experience in receiving and general warehouse operations.
• 6+months of experience in Warehouse Picking.

Responsibilities

• Receive, pick, pack, and ship materials accurately and efficiently.
• Use handheld scanners and calculators to verify product quantities and inventory.
• Safely move materials throughout the facility using pallet trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while supporting warehouse, production, and quality teams.
• Identify and report basic inventory discrepancies to help ensure order accuracy.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Order picking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanners

Calculators

Job description

Job Title: Materials Handler

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL

Employment Type: Temp (12 months)

Industry: Manufacturing industry

Compensation: $18.38/hr.

Schedule: 40 hours/week -1ST Shift

About the Opportunity

• We're seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Warehouse Associate to support daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced environment.
• In this role, you'll be responsible for receiving, picking, packing, and shipping materials while helping maintain accurate inventory and ensuring products are handled safely and efficiently.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive the business outcomes they seek. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Receive, pick, pack, and ship materials accurately and efficiently.
• Use handheld scanners and calculators to verify product quantities and inventory.
• Safely move materials throughout the facility using pallet trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while supporting warehouse, production, and quality teams.
• Identify and report basic inventory discrepancies to help ensure order accuracy.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6+months of experience in receiving and general warehouse operations.
• 6+months of experience in Warehouse Picking

What Sets You Apart

• Knows about material handling work procedures, pick lists, and protocols.
• Works under the direction of a supervisor and in the support of warehouse, quality, and production team leads and senior assembly personnel.
• Stack boxes
• Read, count, and pay attention to details.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check
• Picking up boxes up to 55 pounds
• Put boxes on carts and pallets.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.