Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for staging products and transporting finished materials to and from the welders. Your role will be crucial in maintaining the workflow and ensuring the efficiency of our operations.

Responsibilities

Operate a sit-down forklift to transport materials.Prepare materials for operators, ensuring they are available when needed.Clean and organize workstations to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.Help prepare bays for operations.Assist in all shipping and receiving duties, including loading and unloading trucks.

Essential Skills

At least 1 year of experience operating a sit-down forklift.Ability to pass a forklift test, demonstrating skill in operating the forklift in narrow and tight spaces.Understanding and adherence to safety protocols, especially when maneuvering around blind corners.Capability to carefully load and unload materials, particularly those that are not securely strapped down.Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in material handling and general labor.Familiarity with warehouse operations, production processes, inventory management, packaging, and unloading.

Why Work Here?

Join a team with a great culture and competitive pay, where employee satisfaction is a priority and people rarely dislike the environment.

Work Environment

This position operates on the 1st shift: 5:00am - 3:30pm Monday through Thursday and 6:00am - 2:30pm on Friday. The role involves working outside in various weather conditions, including rain and cold. The facility includes a weld shop with up to 20 welders. Initial training will be provided for the first few weeks with occasional check-ins, after which you will work independently alongside shop help.

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Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orion,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 23, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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