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Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler plays a key role in supporting multiple departments by managing freight, inspecting materials, and maintaining efficient workflow throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

+ Receive and process incoming freight using packing slips and data entry in the Mapics system.

+ Safely load and unload shipments.

+ Route materials to appropriate storage areas or points of use.

+ Assemble skids and prepare outgoing shipments.

+ Inspect incoming materials for quality and conformance using blueprints and tape measures.

+ Report defective or questionable materials to supervisors.

+ Accept and process returns as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in operating sit-down, stand-up, or reach forklifts.

+ Experience using RF scanners or warehouse management systems.

+ Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.

+ Strong math and reading skills.

+ Ability to read blueprints and use a tape measure.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 2+ years of experience in shipping/receiving, preferably in manufacturing.

+ 2+ years of forklift operation experience.

+ Forklift certification preferred.

Why Work Here?

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance plans. Employees can also enjoy a Flexible Spending Account, a 401(k) plan with company match, and company-paid life insurance. We value work-life balance, offering paid vacation, paid holidays, and disability insurance. We maintain an excellent safety record and provide opportunities for career growth, promoting from within. Our facility is centrally located, providing a convenient commute.

Work Environment

The work environment is an industrial manufacturing setting in Lindenwood, IL. The facility is well-lit, clean, and updated, with designated assembly stations. The role requires working a 1st shift from 5 am to 1:30 pm, with most work weeks ranging from 50-56 hours. The environment includes heavy machinery, welding equipment, hydraulic systems, and overhead cranes. Physical demands include frequent lifting of heavy components, bending, kneeling, and standing for long periods. The temperature can vary, being hot in summer and cold in winter. Noise levels can be high, and PPE such as steel-toe boots, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection is required.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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 Rockford,IL 61109.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 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.