Material Handler Forklift

Job Title: Material Handler / Forklift Operator

1st Shift

$19-$21/hour

Job Description

This role focuses on safely and efficiently moving materials within a busy manufacturing environment. The Material Handler / Forklift Operator uses sit-down forklifts, overhead cranes, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to deliver raw materials and finished parts to machine operators, welders, assemblers, and warehouse locations, ensuring smooth and continuous production flow.

Responsibilities

• Pull materials and move them to and from workstations to support production activities, with primary support for the small parts welding area.
• Deliver materials to machine operators, welders, assemblers, and other fabrication departments as needed to maintain efficient operations.
• Unload trucks using an overhead crane and stage incoming materials in the warehouse for further processing or storage.
• Operate sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to transport materials safely throughout the facility.
• Follow work orders, pick lists, and production schedules to ensure each department has the correct materials in the right quantities at the right time.
• Take finished products from the small parts area and deliver them to the next step in the production process or store them in designated warehouse locations.
• Perform general material handling, including packaging, lifting boxes, loading and unloading, and preparing orders for shipping and receiving.
• Use RF scanners and related tools to track inventory movements, verify shipments, and maintain accurate records of materials.
• Support shipping and receiving operations by loading and unloading trucks, organizing pallets, and verifying incoming and outgoing materials.
• Work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment, following all safety procedures when using forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff, heavy assemblers, machine operators, welders, and paint department personnel to keep material flow organized and efficient.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, ensuring materials are properly labeled, stored, and accessible for production needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Crystal Lake, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $43680.00/yr.

Great company benefits. Benefits include competitive pay, health, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(K) with company match. They also have a HSA and FSA for employees (Benefits are attached). Double Time paid after 50 hours worked. 2021 BI-WEEKLY Wellness Participant – Non Smoker: Employee Only: $31.54 Employee + 1: $90.90 Employee + Family: $135.00 Earn and save on hundreds of Retail items through our employee recognition discount platform. Save on eligible NEW car purchases with our Affiliate Rewards Program. Save on qualifying health and wellness products and service

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.