Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler plays a key role in the daily flow of freight within a large, modern warehouse. This position focuses on unloading, sorting, palletizing, and presenting approximately 800 packages per day for processing, while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area. You work on your feet throughout the shift, moving across a 220,000 sq ft facility to support material handling, recycling, and general warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming freight and ensure it accurately matches the shipping manifest.
• Sort, palletize, and present packages to receivers for processing in a timely and organized manner.
• Efficiently store freight in designated areas to support intake and receiving operations.
• Frequently operate reach trucks and forklifts to move and categorize priority freight receipts.
• Verify package quantities prior to scanning them into the system to ensure delivery accuracy.
• Assemble kitting pallets and carts and transfer them to the kitting operation as needed.
• Traverse the warehouse throughout the shift to collect and replace recycling and trash containers.
• Sweep work areas, remove labels, and assist with scrap pallet collection and disposal to maintain cleanliness.
• Follow established warehouse procedures and safety guidelines while handling materials.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, positive attitude, and strong work ethic in a fast-paced, physically demanding role.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in material handling, general labor, or warehouse operations.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 40 lbs repeatedly throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Experience with loading, unloading, packing, palletizing, and lifting materials in a warehouse setting.
• Comfort working on your feet for the entire shift while traversing a large facility.
• Ability to operate forklifts and reach trucks or willingness to learn and follow equipment safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills to support scanning and inventory processes.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying package quantities and matching shipping manifests.
• Team-oriented mindset with a track record of reliable, consistent attendance.
• Ability to remain energetic and positive in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to applying core values such as integrity, passion, courage, and innovation in daily work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a material handler, warehouse associate, or general laborer.
• Experience working with parcel carriers or distribution environments similar to major shipping companies.
• Experience with inventory, picking, and packing in a warehouse or logistics setting.
• Comfort working with kitting operations, including assembling pallets and carts for downstream processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors.
• Demonstrated ability to stay focused, attentive, and engaged throughout the shift.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintaining organization and cleanliness.

Why Work Here?

You join a brand-new, well-organized facility that values integrity, passion, courage, and innovation in everyday operations. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and efficiency, supporting you with clear processes and modern equipment. You benefit from consistent weekday shifts, a stable schedule, and the opportunity to grow your skills in material handling and warehouse operations while working with a supportive, team-oriented group of colleagues.

Work Environment

This role is based in a brand-new 220,000 sq ft warehouse that prioritizes cleanliness, organization, and safety. The facility is extremely well lit with large industrial lighting, creating a bright and comfortable work setting. You spend your entire 8-hour shift on your feet, frequently walking across the warehouse, lifting up to 40 lbs, and handling materials. Multiple weekday shifts are available, including 1st Shift from 10:30am to 7:00pm, 2nd Shift from 12:30pm to 9:00pm, and 2nd Shift from 2:00pm to 10:30pm, Monday through Friday. The environment is fast-paced and physically demanding, with regular use of forklifts, reach trucks, and standard warehouse equipment, and a strong emphasis on keeping work areas clean, well maintained, and efficiently organized.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.62 - $18.62/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)

This is a fully onsite position in ADDISON,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

Aerotek® 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.