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Job Description

This position is responsible for handling materials, shipping/receiving, and inventory management. The role operates within a warehouse environment, storing raw materials for a manufacturing facility and finished products ready for delivery. Handling valuable and potentially fragile raw materials requires caution. Finished products include large electrical panels that may require careful forklift operation to ensure safe handling. The work environment is productive with a focus on meeting deadlines while maintaining organization and proper inventory storage.

Responsibilities

+ Operate sit-down forklift to move larger control boxes.

+ Utilize RF scanners and basic computer skills.

+ Lift and move boxes to assigned locations.

+ Process incoming material by confirming part numbers and counts against purchase orders and shipping documents.

+ Stage materials in appropriate inventory locations.

+ Pull and identify parts from inventory.

+ Kit specified materials and deliver to production floor or external suppliers.

+ Maintain warehouse in a clean, safe, and organized manner.

+ Read bills of material, pull stock, and accurately transact material movement in the electronic inventory tracking system.

+ Assist in physical inventory counts and maintain accurate inventory records within business systems.

+ Assist with loading and unloading trucks.

Essential Skills

+ At least 2 years of experience as a Material Handler or Forklift Operator within a manufacturing warehouse.

+ Basic computer skills.

+ Ability to lift 50 pounds.

+ Proficiency in forklift operation and material handling.

+ Experience with RF scanners, loading, and pallet jack operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or Technical School preferred but not required.

+ Integrity and ethics in line with company values.

+ Customer focus and commitment.

+ Collaboration and teamwork in an inclusive workplace.

+ Quality and attention to detail in work output.

+ Innovation and continuous improvement mindset.

+ Strong job knowledge and execution of responsibilities.

+ Effective time management and productivity.

+ Sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

+ Effective communication skills.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy long-term earning opportunities with competitive benefits, including group health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Benefit from a pension plan and supplemental insurance options. Join a company that values integrity, customer focus, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

The facility is medium-sized with 60 employees, specializing in fabrication, welding, wiring, and assembly from start to finish. The workplace is clean, modernly designed, and maintained at comfortable temperatures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carol Stream, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Carol Stream,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 2026.

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.