Material Handler - Evenings

Job Title: Material Handler - 1st shift $18.25 / 2nd shift $19.35
As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts to efficiently move materials to and from production lines. Your role will involve gathering inventory and delivering it to production lines, as well as transporting materials from docks to inventory and vice versa. You will stage, stack, and wrap pallets, prepare products for shipment, and load and unload trucks. The role is divided equally between the production area and the warehouse/shipping area.
Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials.
Gather inventory and deliver it to production lines.
Transport materials from docks to inventory and from lines to docks.
Load and unload trucks.
2+ years of experience operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
~ Ability to load and unload trucks.

Experience in chemical, oil, or food manufacturing is a plus.
Experience in packaging, picking, packing, batch mixing, lifting, sorting, counting, and staging.
Ability to multitask and handle labor-intensive tasks.
Enjoy working in temperature-controlled facilities with a focus on employee benefits. Be a part of a smaller, close-knit team at the Alsip location, or experience a dynamic and bustling environment at the Chicago Heights facility.
The Alsip facility is modern, clean, and temperature-controlled, with a smaller workforce and a focus on customized orders. The Chicago Heights facility is larger, with more production lines and a bigger workforce, providing a more dynamic environment. The chemicals handled at both sites are non-harmful.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alsip, IL.
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 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
• Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

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.
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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.