Material Handler

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Job Description

This role combines material handling, shipping and receiving, and inventory control within a clean, modern manufacturing warehouse. You will handle valuable and potentially fragile raw materials, as well as large finished electrical panels, ensuring safe, organized, and accurate movement and storage of inventory. The environment focuses on meeting deadlines, maintaining organization, and proper storage rather than high quotas, and requires careful forklift operation and precise kitting of materials for customer-specific jobs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to safely move large electrical control boxes and finished panels, using slow and controlled maneuvers to protect fragile and valuable materials.
• Utilize RF scanners and basic computer systems to track, locate, and transact inventory movements accurately within electronic inventory tracking systems.
• Lift, move, and stage boxes and raw materials to assigned inventory locations in an organized and efficient manner.
• Process incoming materials by confirming part numbers and quantities against purchase orders and shipping documents.
• Stage materials in designated inventory locations to support manufacturing and production schedules.
• Pull and identify parts from inventory according to bills of material and job requirements.
• Accurately kit specified materials and raw components for customer-specific jobs and deliver them to the appropriate production lines or external suppliers in a timely manner.
• Maintain the warehouse in a clean, safe, and organized condition, following established procedures and safety practices.
• Read bills of material and accurately transact material movements in the electronic inventory tracking system as required.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and help maintain accurate inventory records within business systems.
• Support loading and unloading of trucks, including handling pallets and materials with appropriate equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Demonstrate integrity and ethics by modeling the organization’s vision, mission, and values in daily work.
• Show strong customer focus by supporting on-time delivery and accurate material handling for internal and external customers.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and embrace an inclusive, team-oriented workplace.
• Produce high-quality work by following procedures, minimizing errors, and ensuring accurate documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement by identifying and supporting new and better ways of handling materials and inventory.
• Manage time and resources effectively to meet deadlines and production schedules.
• Apply sound judgment in problem solving and decision making related to material flow, inventory discrepancies, and prioritization.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors, production staff, and team members regarding material status, issues, and priorities.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience as a Material Handler or Forklift Operator within a manufacturing warehouse environment.
• Proficiency operating a sit-down forklift in a safe and controlled manner.
• Hands-on experience with material handling, including loading, unloading, staging, and moving inventory.
• Ability to use RF scanners to track and manage inventory.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, inventory transactions, and working within electronic inventory tracking systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Experience with pallet jacks and general warehouse equipment.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes within a warehouse setting.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying part numbers, counts, and bills of material.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Technical School education preferred but not required.
• Experience working specifically in a manufacturing warehouse, rather than a distribution center, is preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory control practices, including cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Ability to read and understand bills of material and production documentation.
• Strong time management and productivity skills to meet deadlines and support production schedules.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethics in handling valuable and fragile materials.
• Customer-focused mindset, supporting accurate and timely delivery of materials to production and external partners.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach, embracing an inclusive workplace.
• Commitment to producing quality work with minimal errors.
• Willingness to participate in innovation and continuous improvement activities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills for resolving inventory and material flow issues.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy strong long-term earning potential supported by comprehensive group benefits and a stable, well-organized manufacturing environment. The company offers Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, access to a Local 134 IBEW Pension Plan, and supplemental insurance options. Team members work in a culture grounded in integrity, customer focus, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with an emphasis on clear communication, professional development, and work that directly contributes to delivering high-quality products.

Work Environment

The role is based in a medium-sized manufacturing facility with approximately 60 employees, where products are built from start to finish, including fabrication, welding, wiring, and assembly. The warehouse and production areas are very clean, new, and modernly designed, with comfortable working temperatures. You will work around large electrical panels, raw materials, and standard warehouse equipment such as sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners. The environment is productive and deadline-focused without being driven by high quotas, emphasizing safety, organization, and proper inventory storage. Dress is typical for a manufacturing and warehouse setting, with appropriate work attire and adherence to safety and protective equipment requirements.

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

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

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.