Material Handler
$18 - $20 per hourAerotek
Material Handler / Forklift Operator
Shift: 1st shift
Pay: $18-20/hr
Location: Downers Grove, IL
Job Description
This role focuses on material handling, forklift operation, and general warehouse support within a fast-paced production environment. The position involves moving pallets, supporting shipping and receiving activities, performing light assembly and kitting work, and maintaining a clean and organized work area while contributing to the production of safety-related products.
Responsibilities
- Move pallets of material using various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, reach trucks, and electric and propane-powered units.
- Perform general shipping and receiving tasks such as loading and unloading trucks by hand, palletizing products, and inspecting incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy and quality.
- Handle incoming materials, including reflective gear for the construction industry and metal components, ensuring proper storage and organization.
- Complete sub-assembly work on full products, such as attaching legs to signs, using basic hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently.
- Perform kitting and assembly of products according to work instructions and production requirements.
- Support multiple departments as needed, including sewing, basic assembly, and shipping/receiving, based on daily operational demands.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team, to meet production and shipping deadlines.
- Assist with inventory-related tasks such as material handling, picking, packing, and cycle counting to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area by regularly cleaning and organizing workspaces and following established safety standards.
- Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members regarding material status, workflow, and any issues that may impact production or shipping.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience with material handling in a warehouse or production environment.
- Hands-on experience operating forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, and electric and propane units.
- Experience in shipping and receiving operations, including palletizing and inspecting shipments.
- Ability to perform basic sub-assembly and product assembly using hand tools and power tools.
Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Downers Grove, IL.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Downers Grove, IL.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.
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