Material Handler: Temp-Perm, 3rd Shift!

Job Title: Material Handler Job Description

This Material Handler position supports a high-volume manufacturing facility by ensuring production lines remain continuously supplied with materials. You will work a 12-hour night shift on a rotating schedule and play a key role in replenishing materials, moving pallets, and supporting injection molding operations that produce plastic medical components.

Ensure production machines remain stocked with the correct materials so they can run continuously without interruption.

Move full pallets from the production machines to the warehouse in a safe and efficient manner.

Verify that each machine has the proper materials and cardboard boxes needed for ongoing production.

Use a forklift to bring additional materials down from storage racks to the production floor.

Operate electric pallet jacks to transport materials and finished goods throughout the facility.

Load, lift, pack, stack, and replenish materials as needed to support 24/7 manufacturing operations.

Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment such as hair nets, ear plugs, and safety shoes.

Support the overall cleanliness and organization of the production and warehouse areas.

Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to report material needs, issues, or delays.

Ability to operate or learn to operate electric pallet jacks.

Willingness to train on and use a stand-up forklift as needed.

Ability to stand for 12-hour shifts.

Ability to work a 12-hour night shift schedule (approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) Ability to work weekends as part of the regular shift schedule.

Ability to speak English or Spanish.

Willingness to wear a hair net, ear plugs, safety shoes, and other required protective equipment.

Previous experience working 12-hour shifts is preferred.

Experience with pallet jacks or stand-up forklifts is beneficial.

Interest in growing into roles such as machine attendant, process technician, or maintenance positions over time.

Employees benefit from a 12-hour shift schedule that provides more days off over the course of the year and frequent opportunities to earn additional income through bonuses tied to attendance, punctuality, quality, and productivity. The workplace features a corporate cafeteria with heavily discounted meals, catered taco truck lunches with free meal tickets, and a culture that values long-term career development. Many supervisors, managers, and even vice presidents have advanced from entry-level roles, reflecting a strong commitment to promoting from within and supporting employee growth.

This role is based in a combined manufacturing and distribution facility that operates injection molding machines producing small to medium-sized plastic medical device components. The department runs 24/7 on a 12-hour shift schedule, specifically a night shift from approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., You will work with electric pallet jacks and, over time, a stand-up forklift to move materials and pallets throughout the facility. The site includes a corporate lunchroom and cafeteria offering a wide variety of heavily discounted food options. The dress code requires safety shoes, a hair net, ear plugs, and other appropriate personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and clean production environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of MUNDELEIN, IL.

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)

Application Deadline

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. 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.

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.