Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler supports the Hadrian manufacturing operation by safely moving, staging, and supplying raw materials and finished components used to build commercial restroom partitions and lockers. This role ensures production lines remain stocked, materials are accurately tracked, and finished goods are properly prepared for shipment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move raw materials such as sheet metal, panels, hardware, and packaged components throughout the Hadrian production area.
• Supply production lines with materials to support machining, welding, coating, and assembly operations.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Stage parts and completed products for internal movement or outbound shipment.
• Perform basic inventory transactions including labeling, scanning, counting, and location tracking.
• Follow work orders, pick lists, and production schedules.
• Maintain clean, organized material storage and production areas.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and plant procedures.

Essential Skills

• Experience with inventory management and material handling.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Comfortable lifting 40lb-50lb and performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift during the shift.
• Basic ability to read work instructions and follow directions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift experience helpful or willingness to be trained.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement and internal promotions.

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing and assembly line setting. The position is for the 1st shift, from 6am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday, with potential for up to a 10-hour shift. Hourly pay varies based on experience, with rates ranging from approximately $18.50 to $22.50.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $22.50/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Freeport,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 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.