Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The material handler supports day-to-day shipping and receiving operations on the day shift, ensuring that all orders are processed accurately and on time. This role combines hands-on warehouse activities with administrative tasks such as documentation, email communication, and basic computer work. The successful candidate delivers reliable logistics support, maintains organized inventory flow, and provides responsive service to both internal teams and external customers in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily shipping and receiving tasks, ensuring timely and accurate processing of all incoming and outgoing orders.

• Verify shipment details, quantities, and documentation to maintain accuracy and compliance with shipping requirements.

• Prepare, organize, and maintain shipping documentation using Excel and email tools.

• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts safely to move, load, and unload materials as needed.

• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient workspace to support smooth logistics operations.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members, carriers, and customers to coordinate shipments and resolve issues.

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders by responding promptly to inquiries and requests.

• Support bilingual communication needs by assisting in more than one language when required.

• Use computer systems to track inventory, update records, and support shipping and receiving activities.

• Ensure adherence to shipping regulations, internal procedures, and safety guidelines at all times.

• Assist with general warehouse and administrative duties as required to support overall operations.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in a warehouse, shipping, or receiving role.

• Hands-on experience handling shipping and receiving tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts safely and efficiently.

• Strong customer service skills with a focus on responsiveness and professionalism.

• Proficiency using computers, including email and basic Excel for documentation and tracking.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing documentation and inventory flow.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with team members and customers.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet deadlines and manage multiple shipments.

• Capability to work independently and as part of a team in a logistics or warehouse environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• SAP experience for inventory or shipping processes (nice to have, not required).

• Experience working in a bilingual environment and communicating in more than one language.

• Familiarity with shipping regulations and standard warehouse safety practices.

• Comfort working with logistics documentation and basic administrative tasks.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable operation with a consistent weekday schedule and the opportunity to develop both logistics and administrative skills. The role offers exposure to modern systems, including SAP, and the chance to build experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You will work closely with supportive colleagues, contribute directly to smooth supply chain operations, and gain valuable experience that can support long-term growth in warehousing, logistics, or customer service.

Work Environment

This position follows a Monday through Friday schedule. Initially, the role operates on the second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. As of June 1st, the schedule transitions to five 8-hour shifts from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The work takes place in a warehouse and logistics environment that involves frequent interaction with shipping and receiving areas, material handling equipment, and computer workstations. You will regularly use stand-up and sit-down forklifts, computers, email, and Excel to complete daily tasks. The environment is fast-paced and requires consistent attention to safety, organization, and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Machesney Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 8, 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.