• Material Handler

    Aerotek (Northbrook, IL)


    Job Title: Material Handler

    Job Description

    As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for utilizing a computer system and handling related documentation, filling liquids and powders into tanks, and ensuring accurate measurements using scales. You will also play a crucial role in selecting the appropriate tanks and raw materials based on manufacturing requirements, and operating a forklift to move products around the production floor.

    Responsibilities

    + Fill and pack orders according to sales orders, ensuring accurate weight and proper labeling.

    + Follow GMP and safety guidelines and procedures.

    + Cross-train and assist in different departments as needed.

    + Retrieve raw materials from the warehouse to the compounding area.

    + Conduct cycle counting on raw materials.

    + Return unused raw materials to the warehouse.

    + Use ERP and handheld barcode scanners to manage inventory.

    + Operate a forklift for receiving and relocating products.

    + Stage and add materials to tanks according to work order instructions.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in a warehouse setting or logistics.

    + Proficiency in operating material handling equipment.

    + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

    + Prior experience in compounding, blending, or batching in a food or GMP environment.

    + Forklift operation certification.

    + Attention to detail in reviewing batch records.

    + Familiarity with ERP systems and barcode scanners.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Comfort with GMP environments, including wearing a full beard net and hair net.

    + Machine operation experience.

    + Knowledge of mixing, blending, and batching processes.

    + General labor and material handling experience.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the health and welfare needs of you and your family. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. Additional perks include a 401k with company matching, paid time off, educational assistance, professional development opportunities, employee discounts, and service recognition.

     

    Work Environment

     

    You will work in a GMP food manufacturing environment where safety and quality standards are paramount. The role requires adherence to a specific dress code, including the use of a full beard net and hair net. The standard working hours are from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NORTHBROOK, Illinois.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 NORTHBROOK,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    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 meets 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 solving for 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.

     

    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.