Material Handler

Material Handler

Join a dynamic team dedicated to processing specialty steel for a variety of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and energy. We are seeking a dedicated Material Handler to contribute to our efficient operations.

Responsibilities:

• Locate and stage materials efficiently.
• Utilize sit down forklifts, side loaders, and overhead cranes for handling materials over 35 lbs.
• Accurately fill out necessary worksheets and work orders.
• Label and return materials to their correct storage locations.

Essential Skills:

• 3-5 years of forklift experience, with sit-down forklifts preferred.
• 2 years of material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with warehouse management software, SAP preferred.
• Strong attitude, drive, and attendance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with side loaders.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.

Why Work Here?

Benefit from a supportive and stable work environment where the majority of employees have been with the company for over 20 years. Enjoy great benefits once hired, including BCBS health insurance from day one, a 3% 401k match, quarterly profit sharing, and 3 weeks of PTO offered from day one. Additionally, you will be part of a global company with 10,000 employees across 30 countries, and regular employee appreciation events.

Work Environment:

Work in a metals environment that is loud due to multiple machines and saws operating simultaneously. Safety is a top priority, and the facility is clean, organized, and well-lit, though not climate-controlled. Shift hours are from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

Job Type & Location:

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

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Carol Stream, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 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 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 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.