1st Shift Material Handler Paying 21/hr

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler plays a key role in the warehouse and distribution center by safely loading and unloading trailers and trucks, managing inventory levels, and preparing orders for shipment. This position ensures products are handled correctly, space is optimized in the warehouse, and customer packaging, labeling, and shipping requirements are met accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload all inbound and outbound trailers, trucks, vans, and other vehicles while using all required safety devices and following established distribution center procedures.
• Conduct daily cycle counts and participate in physical inventories to maintain accurate stock records.
• Consolidate product within the warehouse to optimize space utilization and support efficient operations.
• Maintain awareness of all products and their handling requirements to ensure proper storage and movement.
• Monitor warehouse inventory levels and replenish stock into warehouse racking as needed.
• Assist the warehouse team in meeting productivity targets by completing assigned tasks promptly and accurately.
• Prepare items according to customer packaging, labeling, and shipping requirements, including picking and packing items for daily orders in line with departmental procedures.
• Operate material handling equipment such as vertical balers, pallet jacks, two-wheel carts, bar code scanners, conveyors, air machines, sealed air equipment, and shipping manifest systems, with industrial lift trucks operated once certification is obtained.
• Follow guidelines and directions provided by the distribution management team and perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background as a material handler, warehouse associate, or in general warehouse operations.
• Experience with production environments and meeting productivity goals.
• Familiarity with stand-up forklifts is an advantage.
• Comfort working with packaging materials and processes, including sealed air systems.
• Attention to detail in labeling, packaging, and order accuracy.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to warehouse procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions from the distribution management team.

This is a Contract position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 in solving 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.