• Utility Helper

    Aerotek (Alsip, IL)


    Utility Helper

     

    As a Utility Helper, you will ensure safety in machine areas, handle materials within the warehouse, and operate equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts. Your role will involve banding and packaging materials, generating and entering inventory tags, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. You will also be responsible for cutting cores, staging supplies, and loading materials into machines.

     

    Shift

     

    First: 6a - 2:30p or 7a - 3:30p depending on orders that day

     

    Location

     

    Alsip, IL

     

    Pay

     

    $18

    Essential Skills

    + 2-3 years of manufacturing experience.

    + Forklift experience.

    + Computer proficiency.

    + Experience in packaging, production line, and machine operation.

    Job Description

    + Work safely at and around machine areas.

    + Pull and move coils and skids within the warehouse.

    + Operate an overhead crane and forklift.

    + Band and package materials according to customer specifications.

    + Generate inventory tags and accurately enter data into the computer system.

    + Use precision tools such as tape measures and cutters.

    + Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area throughout the day.

    + Cut cores for the machine operator.

    + Stage needed supplies for orders and weigh finished skids for accuracy.

    + Band and skid finished products.

    + Load materials into machines.

    + Clean work areas.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with hand tools.

    + Inspection skills.

    + Tape measure proficiency.

    + Inventory management skills.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a smaller, profitable company where you will have the opportunity to start in an entry-level position and advance by learning and operating machinery. Benefit from direct training and support from experienced staff and enjoy opportunities for raises, insurance, and other benefits. The facility is clean, temperature-controlled, and modern, providing a comfortable work environment.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is a standard steel processing setting, which can be hot but is well-organized and clean. Safety is a top priority, and you will be expected to work safely and hold others accountable for safety as well. You will work with one operator and possibly additional helpers. Protective gear including steel-toe boots, helmets, glasses, earplugs, and long sleeves is mandatory and will be provided. Work hours are from 6 am to 2:30 pm or 7 am to 3:30 pm, depending on the day and orders.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Alsip,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.