Long-term 1st Shift Material Handler opportunity for an established company in Rockford, IL that has locations throughout the world. The Material Handler maintains incoming and outgoing product movement at the facility. 1st shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm, includes a 30 min lunch. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively to team members and management staff. Also, can read information through warehouse computer software. 3-5 years of Warehouse experience and also experience operating a sit-down forklift. Follows all policies and guidelines regarding workplace safety and product quality. Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas. Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code. Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, or other stock items and distributes items to production areas. Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets. Marks materials with identifying information. Opens bales, crates, and other containers. Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed. Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards. Uses computer to enter records. Drives material handling equipment to transport stored items. Loads and unloads trailers of palletized and non-palletized product. Utilizes manual and automated material handling equipment. Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection. May perform other duties as required. Contributes to division results and performance. Take care of internal and external customer needs and expectations. **Physical Requirements** : Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to climb and descend stairs. Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on a frequent basis. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing. May work indoors and outdoors as needed. Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone. **Skills** Shipping & receiving, work orders, stocking shelves, sorting, stage, documentation system, cycle counts, forklift, loading/unloading trucks, distribution center, warehouse distribution, warehouse inventory control **Additional Skills & Qualifications** 3-5 years of experience. High School Diploma or equivelent required. **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 Rockford,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.