Material Handler

Job Title: Material handler- text 8 4 7 58 0 2 8 1 4 if interested

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to efficiently manage the operation of a sit-down propane quad forklift. The candidate will be responsible for picking customer orders, stacking them on pallets, and ensuring orders are staged and loaded onto trucks. Regular lifting of boxes up to 50 lbs and changing propane tanks on forklifts are part of the daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down propane quad forklift safely and efficiently.
• Pick customer orders from higher locations and stack them on pallets.
• Regularly lift boxes of steel pipe fittings, up to 50 lbs.
• Wrap pallets and stage orders for trucks.
• Load trucks with completed pallets.
• Change propane tanks on forklifts.

Essential Skills

• 1+ year of experience with sit-down propane quad forklifts.
• Proficiency with RF Scanner and order picking.
• Experience moving products into and out of high racks.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment.
• Understanding of warehouse order picking processes.

Why Work Here?

This position offers the opportunity to grow and advance within the company. Employees are eligible for monthly bonuses based on performance, offering potential increases in hourly rates. The work culture encourages advancement, as demonstrated by the manager who started as a temporary employee and progressed to their current position.

Work Environment

The work environment is a large warehouse filled with pipe fittings, accommodating approximately six employees, including order pickers, forklift operators, a supervisor, and a lead. The warehouse is not climate-controlled, meaning it can be cold in the winter and hot in the summer

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 New Lenox,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 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.

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.