Hiring Material Handler In Carol Stream!!

Material Handler / Kitting Specialist

Join a growing manufacturing team with long-term career opportunities. Are you an experienced Material Handler or Forklift Operator looking for a stable career in a clean, organized manufacturing environment? Join a team where safety, accuracy, and quality are valued just as much as productivity. You'll play a vital role in supporting production by managing inventory, moving materials, and ensuring manufacturing teams have everything they need to succeed.

What You'll Do

Material Handler Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to transport raw materials and finished products.
• Move and store valuable, fragile materials with care and precision.
• Handle large electrical control panels and equipment while maintaining safe operating practices.
• Utilize RF scanners and inventory systems to track materials accurately.
• Load, unload, and transport materials throughout the facility.
• Maintain organized inventory locations and warehouse storage areas.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities.

Kitting Specialist Responsibilities

• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders and shipping documentation.
• Read bills of materials (BOMs) and pull components for production orders.
• Accurately sort, pick, and kit materials for customer-specific projects.
• Deliver completed kits to production teams in a timely manner.
• Process inventory transactions within the electronic inventory system.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
• Support loading and unloading operations as needed.

What We're Looking For

2+ years of experience as a:

• Material Handler
• Forklift Operator
• Inventory Specialist
• Shipping & Receiving Associate
• Warehouse Associate in a manufacturing environment

Experience with:

• Sit-down forklift operation
• RF scanners and inventory systems
• Material movement and inventory control
• Shipping and receiving processes
• Kitting and production support

Ability to:

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use basic computer systems and inventory software.
• Prioritize safety while handling valuable materials and equipment.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Excellent Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Local 134 IBEW Pension Plan
• Long-term earning and advancement opportunities

A Company That Values Its Employees

You'll be part of a culture built on: Integrity & Ethics

Quality & Accountability

Teamwork & Collaboration

Customer Focus

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving & Innovation

Professional Development & Growth

Work Environment

• Modern, clean, and temperature-controlled manufacturing facility.
• Team-oriented workplace with approximately 60 employees.
• Opportunity to work closely with fabrication, welding, wiring, assembly, and production teams.
• Productive environment focused on organization, accuracy, and meeting deadlines rather than unrealistic quotas.
• Stable, long-term opportunity with room for growth and skill development.

Ideal Backgrounds

Material Handling Forklift Operation Inventory Control Shipping & Receiving Warehouse Logistics Production Support Kitting Manufacturing Warehouse Operations Supply Chain Order Fulfillment

If you're a safety-conscious forklift operator or material handler who enjoys staying organized, managing inventory, and supporting a manufacturing team, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that invests in its employees.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Carol Stream, IL.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Carol Stream, IL.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.