Job Title: Material HandlerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for moving inventory and products, including OEM equipment and raw materials such as metal and steel. This role involves loading and unloading trucks by hand or using a pallet jack, operating an RF Scanner to ensure correct product movement, and lifting items weighing between 30-50lbs as needed. Additional duties include palletizing, shrink wrapping, preparing products for transportation, and maintaining a clean work area.Responsibilities
Move inventory and products, including OEM equipment and raw materials.
Load and unload trucks by hand or using a pallet jack.
Operate RF Scanner to ensure correct product movement.
Lift items weighing 30-50lbs when needed.
Palletize, shrink wrap, and prepare products for transportation.
Maintain a clean work area and handle break downs and staging.
Essential Skills
Warehouse/Manufacturing
Manual material handling experience
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Picking
Cherry picker operation
Order picking
General production
Forklift operation
Packing
Inventory management
Unloading
RF Scanner operation
General labor
Heavy lifting
Sit down forklift operation
Pallet jack operation
Why Work Here?Enjoy the agility to work heavy overtime when needed, in a brand new state-of-the-art facility. Benefit from a breakroom with a snack store, a long-term direct hire opportunity, and potential for leadership promotions.Work EnvironmentThis position is based in a manufacturing environment at our Wood Dale facility. The role is fast-paced and requires someone who can keep up with a dynamic workload. The open position is for the 1st shift, from 7:00am to 3:30pm. The environment includes opportunities for heavy lifting and manual material handling, as well as operating various warehouse equipment. The facility is currently moving, and the candidate will assist in relocating products and equipment over the next 4-5 months.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wood Dale, Illinois.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Wood Dale,IL.Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Dec 11, 2024.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 meets 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.