Material Handler

Material Handler

Job Description

This role focuses on safely and efficiently handling specialty steel materials in a busy production environment. You locate, move, stage, and return materials using forklifts, side loaders, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment, while maintaining accurate documentation and inventory records on a 2nd shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Locate and stage steel materials according to production and shipping requirements.
• Operate sit-down forklifts to move and transport materials throughout the facility.
• Use side loaders to handle long or specialized loads as needed.
• Operate overhead cranes to safely lift and move all materials over 35 pounds.
• Accurately complete required worksheets and work orders for each job.
• Label materials correctly and return them to their designated storage locations.
• Perform picking and inventory tasks to support production and shipping operations.
• Utilize pallet jacks and other material handling tools to move products as required.
• Support shipping and receiving activities by loading, unloading, and organizing materials.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines in a metals processing environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-structured work area.
• Work a 2nd shift schedule from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of forklift experience, with sit-down forklift operation strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years of material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with general material handling, staging, and production support.
• Ability to operate sit-down forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Experience with inventory, picking, and basic shipping and receiving tasks.
• Familiarity with pallet jack operation and general warehouse equipment.
• Experience using warehouse management software; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong attitude, drive, and attendance, demonstrating reliability and commitment (ADA: Attitude, Drive, Attendance).
• Ability to accurately complete work orders, worksheets, and labeling tasks.
• Capability to work safely around overhead cranes, side loaders, and heavy materials.

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 Aug 4, 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.