Hiring Material Handler With Pay Up To $22/hr
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Material Handler / Kitting Specialist Now Open in Locations : šCarol Stream| St. Charles| Franklin Park Join a Growing Manufacturing Team with Long-Term Career Opportunities Are you an experienced Material Handler or Forklift Operator looking for a stable career in a clean, organized manufacturing environment? Join a team where safety, accuracy, and quality are valued just as much as productivity.
You'll play a vital role in supporting production by managing inventory, moving materials, and ensuring manufacturing teams have everything they need to succeed. What You'll Do Material Handler Responsibilities Safely operate a sit-down forklift to transport raw materials and finished products. Move and store valuable, fragile materials with care and precision. Handle large electrical control panels and equipment while maintaining safe operating practices.
Utilize RF scanners and inventory systems to track materials accurately. Load, unload, and transport materials throughout the facility. Maintain organized inventory locations and warehouse storage areas. Assist with shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities. Kitting Specialist Responsibilities Verify incoming materials against purchase orders and shipping documentation. Read bills of materials (BOMs) and pull components for production orders.
Accurately sort, pick, and kit materials for customer-specific projects. Deliver completed kits to production teams in a timely manner. Process inventory transactions within the electronic inventory system. Assist with cycle counts and physical inventories. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment. Support loading and unloading operations as needed. What We're Looking For 2+ years of experience as a: Material Handler Forklift Operator Inventory Specialist Shipping & Receiving Associate Warehouse Associate in a manufacturing environment Experience with: Sit-down forklift operation RF scanners and inventory systems Material movement and inventory control Shipping and receiving processes Kitting and production support Ability to: Lift up to 50 lbs.
Work with accuracy and attention to detail. Use basic computer systems and inventory software. Prioritize safety while handling valuable materials and equipment. Why You'll Love This Opportunity Excellent Benefits Package Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Supplemental Insurance Options Local 134 IBEW Pension Plan Long-term earning and advancement opportunities A Company That Values Its Employees You'll be part of a culture built on: Integrity & Ethics Quality & Accountability Teamwork & Collaboration Customer Focus Continuous Improvement Problem Solving & Innovation Professional Development & Growth Work Environment Modern, clean, and temperature-controlled manufacturing facility.
Team-oriented workplace with approximately 60 employees. Opportunity to work closely with fabrication, welding, wiring, assembly, and production teams. Productive environment focused on organization, accuracy, and meeting deadlines rather than unrealistic quotas. Stable, long-term opportunity with room for growth and skill development. Ideal Backgrounds Material Handling Forklift Operation Inventory Control Shipping & Receiving Warehouse Logistics Production Support Kitting Manufacturing Warehouse Operations Supply Chain Order Fulfillment If you're a safety-conscious forklift operator or material handler who enjoys staying organized, managing inventory, and supporting a manufacturing team, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that invests in its employees.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Carol Stream, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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) Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Carol Stream, IL.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Carol Stream,IL. About Aerotek AerotekĀ® 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.