Material Handler

Material Handler

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for operating a forklift to load and unload vehicles, moving stock, and ensuring all products are properly coded and stored. You will also assist with pulling orders, warehouse stock placement, and conducting inventory and cycle counts.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to load and unload vehicles and move stock efficiently.
• Ensure all products are properly coded and stored in the warehouse.
• Pull orders and assist with the placement of warehouse stock.
• Perform inventory and cycle counts regularly.
• Complete shipping and receiving paperwork and logs accurately.
• Conduct monthly inventory checks independently.
• Assist with ingredient pulling and setup of the blending platform.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in operating stand-up forklifts and warehouse equipment.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Experience with RF scanners and inventory management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts.
• Ability to perform order picking, packing, and general labor tasks.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy great benefits, including a 3% contribution to your retirement plan and extensive medical coverage. Experience double-time pay for any Sundays worked, ensuring you are rewarded for your dedication.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic food environment, with initial training on the 1st shift from 7 AM to 3 PM, transitioning to the 3rd shift from 10 PM to 6 AM. Embrace a supportive team culture with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.86 - $18.96/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 Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

About Aerotek

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 solving for 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.

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.