Material Handler at Aerotek

Material Handler

Join our team at a dynamic steel distribution center where you will be an essential part of our operations, including shipping and cutting metal coils for our customers. You will learn various aspects of warehouse operations such as cutting, operating an overhead crane, building skids, packaging, and assisting with machine operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate an overhead crane and sit-down industrial forklift.
• Utilize saws and cutting mechanisms for coils.
• Learn all aspects of receiving and shipping steel products.
• Read work orders and perform all housekeeping duties.
• Maintain flexibility for all assigned duties and start each day with production goals to process, cut, package, quality control, and bundle products for shipping.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in material handling and warehouse operations.
• Ability to use a tape measure and take accurate measurements.
• Proficiency as a crane operator and forklift driver.
• Experience using an RF scanner.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a heavy industrial warehouse environment.
• Keen attention to detail for quality control of metal products.
• Experience with building skids.
• Overhead crane experience is a plus.

Why Work Here?

This is an excellent opportunity for career growth with potential for upward mobility within a leading steel distribution company. Anticipate new equipment in 2025, which will likely create additional shifts and leadership roles. Experience a supportive work environment with opportunities for internal advancement.

Work Environment

Work in a steel distribution center that is temperature-controlled but can be physically demanding and occasionally dirty. The role offers a first shift from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, or a second shift from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Flexibility is required to train on a mid-shift from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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 Franklin Park, IL.

Application Deadline

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