Material Handler

Material Handler - Bolingbrook, IL

8AM-5PM MONDAY-FRIDAY

$20/hr

Job Description

The Material Handler supports smooth warehouse and production operations by accurately kitting, picking, packing, and moving materials throughout the facility. This role involves frequent lifting, standing, and navigating stairs while maintaining a high level of accuracy and productivity in a fast-paced environment. The Material Handler works closely with team members to ensure materials are handled, stored, and tracked correctly in support of daily operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform material handling tasks, including repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance.

• Execute kitting, picking, and packing activities accurately and efficiently to support production and shipping schedules.

• Move materials between workstations and departments, including carrying items up and down stairs as needed.

• Maintain productivity while standing and working on your feet for up to 8 hours per shift.

• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and storage of materials to support accurate inventory control.

• Support order picking and packing operations to ensure timely shipping and receiving activities.

• Assist with loading and unloading materials, using pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment as needed.

• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.

• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to meet daily operational and production goals.

• Adhere to established processes and work instructions while demonstrating strong attention to details

Work Environment

The role is based in a small office and production area located inside a shopping mall, creating a unique and accessible workplace setting. The production team consists of approximately 15 employees, with about 80 employees across the company, fostering a friendly, team-oriented environment where you can get to know your coworkers. The position follows a daytime schedule, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 or 5:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch break. You will work primarily on your feet in a warehouse and production setting, handling materials, using pallet jacks, and moving items between workstations, including up and down stairs. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and cleanliness, with a focus on efficient material flow and reliable support for production operations

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bolingbrook, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Bolingbrook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

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.

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.