Material Handler

Join our team at a dynamic steel distribution center where you will be an essential part of our operations, including shipping and cutting metal coils for our customers. You will learn various aspects of warehouse operations such as cutting, operating an overhead crane, building skids, packaging, and assisting with machine operations.

• Operate an overhead crane and sit-down industrial forklift.
• Utilize saws and cutting mechanisms for coils.
• Learn all aspects of receiving and shipping steel products.
• Read work orders and perform all housekeeping duties.
• Maintain flexibility for all assigned duties and start each day with production goals to process, cut, package, quality control, and bundle products for shipping.

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in material handling and warehouse operations.
• Ability to use a tape measure and take accurate measurements.
• Proficiency as a crane operator and forklift driver.
• Experience using an RF scanner.

• Experience in a heavy industrial warehouse environment.
• Keen attention to detail for quality control of metal products.
• Experience with building skids.
• Overhead crane experience is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity for career growth with potential for upward mobility within a leading steel distribution company. Anticipate new equipment in 2025, which will likely create additional shifts and leadership roles. Experience a supportive work environment with opportunities for internal advancement.

Work in a steel distribution center that is temperature-controlled but can be physically demanding and occasionally dirty. The role offers a first shift from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, or a second shift from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Flexibility is required to train on a mid-shift from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin Park,IL.

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

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.