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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler inspects, tests, cleans, and repackages returned products to ensure they function correctly and meet quality standards before being reissued. This role involves hands-on work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, supporting production and general labor activities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect returned products thoroughly to identify any defects or issues.
• Test products to verify that they power on and off correctly and that all functions and processes work as intended.
• Use testing equipment and tools to perform accurate and consistent product evaluations.
• Clean products carefully to meet quality and presentation standards prior to repackaging.
• Package cleaned and tested products securely so they are ready to be reissued.
• Perform general labor and production tasks as needed to support daily operations.
• Follow established procedures and safety guidelines while handling, testing, cleaning, and packaging products.
• Maintain an organized work area and handle products with care to prevent damage.
• Communicate any product defects or recurring issues to the appropriate team members.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of production or warehouse experience.
• Experience performing general labor tasks in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Ability to inspect products and identify visible defects or irregularities.
• Ability to operate or work with testing equipment to check product functionality.
• Basic understanding of production and packing processes.
• Ability to clean products and packaging materials with attention to detail.
• Capability to stand for the entire shift and perform repetitive tasks.
• Reliability in following established procedures and safety protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in general production work, including packing and material handling.
• Comfort working with test equipment and following testing instructions.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting, testing, cleaning, and packaging products.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Willingness to take on varied tasks and support different stages of the production process.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a temperature-controlled work environment that supports comfort and productivity, along with a contract-to-hire structure that offers long-term stability opportunities. The organization provides a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay, supporting both financial security and work-life balance.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing and warehouse environment that is temperature controlled, helping maintain a comfortable setting throughout the shift. The position requires standing for the entire shift and performing hands-on tasks such as testing, cleaning, and packaging products. Employees work around production equipment and testing tools in a structured, process-driven setting.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/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 Joliet,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

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.

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.