Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler supports production by safely moving and handling large spools of electrical cable on the manufacturing floor. This role ensures that materials are staged according to the daily production schedule, feeds cable into high-speed equipment, and maintains a strong focus on quality, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced wire and cable manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload large spools of electrical cable and move them throughout the facility in a safe and efficient manner.
• Follow the daily production schedule and ensure the correct materials are staged and ready for each job.
• Feed wire from spools into production machines operating at high speeds, typically 1,200–1,500 feet per minute.
• Work around and support equipment such as rewinders and wire formers, including high-speed slitting-type machinery.
• Handle materials using sit-down forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Perform picking, packing, and packaging tasks to support production and shipping requirements.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds as required during the shift.
• Maintain a high level of attention to quality and detail while handling and processing materials.
• Follow all safety procedures and demonstrate safety-minded behavior at all times on the production floor.
• Participate in on-the-job training, including walking the floor with a trainer and observing tasks on the first day.
• Support general labor tasks within the manufacturing warehouse as needed to keep production running smoothly.
• Communicate effectively with production and warehouse teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of orders.

Essential Skills

• Previous production or manufacturing experience.
• Manufacturing warehouse (WH) experience handling materials in a production environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working around high-speed industrial equipment.
• Experience with material handling, including moving and staging materials for production.
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift or willingness to learn under supervision.
• Capability to perform heavy lifting, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to quality and detail while working at a steady pace.
• Safety-minded approach with consistent adherence to safety procedures and guidelines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new processes and equipment.
• Reliability and readiness to work a full shift on a consistent schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with picking, packing, and packaging in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Experience in general labor roles within an industrial or production environment.
• Interest in growing into leadership roles as skills and experience develop.
• Comfort working around equipment such as rewinders, wire formers, and other high-speed machinery.
• Openness to contract-to-hire opportunities with long-term career potential in manufacturing.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, growing manufacturing organization that offers a clear path from contract-to-hire into long-term employment. The company provides strong health and dental benefits, along with a 401(k) plan featuring a company match. Employees benefit from defined pay scales, opportunities for leadership promotion, and an average long-term tenure of more than 15 years, reflecting a supportive and engaging work culture. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in manufacturing with a company that invests in its people and continues to expand its operations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a wire and cable manufacturing facility that produces and coats electrical wires and cables from scratch. The environment includes high-speed production lines where wire is fed from large spools into machines at speeds of 1,200–1,500 feet per minute and coated via extruders in various colors and thicknesses. You will work around equipment such as rewinders, wire formers, and other high-speed machinery in a busy production and warehouse setting. The primary opening is on 1st shift, generally 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with openness to overtime as needed. The broader facility also operates 1st (7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.), 2nd (3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.), and 3rd (11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday) shifts to support expanded production. The company has recently added two new buildings to increase capacity, creating an environment of growth and continuous improvement. You will work on your feet in a production floor setting, handling materials and equipment in a structured, safety-focused environment, with standard industrial attire appropriate for a manufacturing facility.

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

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $18.50/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 Bensenville,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.