Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler - This is located in Alsip IL

Job Description

As a Material Handler, you will play a crucial role in the efficient movement of materials within our facilities. You will be responsible for operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts to transport materials to and from production lines and inventory. Your duties will include staging, stacking, and wrapping pallets, preparing products for shipment, and loading and unloading trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials.
• Gather inventory and transport it to production lines.
• Transfer materials from docks to inventory and from lines to docks.
• Stage, stack, and wrap pallets.
• Prepare products for shipment.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Utilize stand-up forklift to pick orders.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience operating a sit-down forklift.
• Experience with stand-up forklifts.
• Proficiency in using an RF scanner.
• Ability to load and unload trucks.
• Strong material handling skills.
• Experience in lifting and sorting products.
• Ability to multitask.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values safety and cleanliness, with modern and well-organized facilities. Enjoy working in a temperature-controlled environment with excellent employee benefits. The Alsip facility provides a smaller, close-knit workforce, while the Chicago Heights location offers a dynamic, larger team setting.

Work Environment

The Alsip Facility is a modern, clean, and organized site with a focus on safety and efficient operations. It has been remodeled within the last 10 years and features a smaller workforce. The Chicago Heights Facility, while not as new, is also temperature-controlled and houses a larger workforce, offering a more dynamic and bustling environment. Both facilities focus on safety and provide a comfortable work setting with multiple break rooms and security checkpoints.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.25 - $19.35/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 Alsip,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

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.