Material Handler

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Job Description

This role combines material handling, shipping and receiving, inventory management, and kitting responsibilities within a modern manufacturing warehouse. You will handle valuable and potentially fragile raw materials, as well as large finished electrical panels, ensuring safe, accurate movement and storage. The environment is productive and deadline-focused, with an emphasis on organization, quality, and proper inventory control rather than high quotas.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts to safely move large electrical control boxes and panels, maintaining slow and controlled operation to protect fragile and high-value materials.
• Use RF scanners and basic computer systems to track, record, and update inventory movements and transactions accurately.
• Lift, move, and place boxes and materials in assigned locations, ensuring proper labeling, organization, and storage.
• Process incoming materials by confirming part numbers and quantities against purchase orders and shipping documents.
• Stage materials in designated inventory locations to support efficient production and shipping activities.
• Pull and identify parts from inventory according to bills of material and job requirements.
• Accurately sort, pick, and kit inventory items and raw materials for customer-specific jobs, ensuring correct delivery to the appropriate facility and production line.
• Deliver completed kits to the production floor or external suppliers in a timely manner to support on-time manufacturing schedules.
• Read and interpret bills of material, pull stock, and accurately transact material movements in the electronic inventory tracking system.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks, including palletized and oversized materials, using appropriate material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse, following established housekeeping and safety standards.
• Support physical inventory counts and help maintain accurate inventory records within business systems.
• Demonstrate strong time management and productivity by organizing workload to meet deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with team members across fabrication, welding, wiring, and assembly areas to ensure smooth material flow and customer-focused service.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors regarding inventory issues, material shortages, and process improvements.
• Apply sound judgment and problem-solving skills to resolve inventory discrepancies and material handling challenges.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience as a Material Handler or Forklift Operator within a manufacturing warehouse environment.
• Proficiency operating sit-down forklifts safely and effectively with large and potentially fragile materials.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, inventory transactions, and use of electronic tracking systems.
• Experience using RF scanners for inventory tracking and material movement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Hands-on experience with shipping, receiving, and inventory control processes.
• Ability to read and interpret bills of material and part numbers accurately.
• Strong attention to detail to confirm part counts and ensure accurate kitting and material handling.
• Commitment to producing quality work and maintaining organized inventory.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with team members and support cross-functional operations.
• Demonstrated time management and productivity skills to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a warehouse and production support setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Technical School education preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing warehouse rather than a distribution center is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory management practices and electronic inventory tracking systems.
• Ability to use pallet jacks and other material handling equipment safely.
• Understanding of safe loading and unloading practices for trucks and large pallets.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethics, aligning with organizational vision, mission, and values.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to supporting internal and external customer needs.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team-oriented, inclusive workplace.
• Willingness to participate in continuous improvement initiatives and find better ways of performing tasks.
• Solid job knowledge and ability to clearly understand and execute assigned roles and responsibilities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a clean, modern, and well-organized manufacturing environment that values integrity, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The organization offers strong long-term earning potential and comprehensive group benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, pension participation, and supplemental coverage. You will be part of a collaborative culture that emphasizes customer focus, professional growth, and a stable, long-term career path.

Work Environment

The role is based in a medium-sized manufacturing facility with approximately 60 employees, where products are built from start to finish, including fabrication, welding, wiring, and assembly. The warehouse and production areas are very clean, new, and modernly designed, with comfortable working temperatures. You will work with sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and electronic inventory systems in a structured, organized environment that prioritizes safety and orderliness over high-pressure quotas.

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 St. Charles,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.