Aerotek
Material Handler
Aerotek, Rochelle, Illinois, United States, 61068
Material Handler
Job Description
The Material Handler will be responsible for packing steel forms by hand using industrial strength zip ties, ensuring each form is of the correct length, and pulling material from the line onto a cart for measuring and wrapping. The role requires lifting up to 50+ lbs daily, completing visual inspections of the product, and transporting the material via pull cart to the shipping/receiving area.ResponsibilitiesPack steel forms by hand using industrial strength zip tiesMeasure each form to ensure the correct lengthPull material from the line onto the cart for measuring and wrappingLift up to 50+ lbs dailyComplete visual inspections of the productTransport material via pull cart to the shipping/receiving areaEssential SkillsExperience in packaging, general labor, packing, general production, production, assembly, manufacturing environmentAbility to work 2nd Shift (3:30pm-12am) and 1st Shift (7am-3:30pm)Experience with labeling, filling, pallet jack, packaging line, inventory, stacking, and assembly lineGood tenure in previous rolesComfortable performing labor work and lifting 50+ lbsStrong attention to detailTeam-oriented mindsetAdditional Skills & QualificationsAbility to work well with handsComfortable working in a manufacturing environmentWhy Work Here?
This company is the largest steel forming company in North America, priding itself on a strong culture and motivation to retain employees long-term. Benefits include paid safety lunches, 401K matching, health, dental, and life insurance, and a manufacturing bonus based on safety practices and production. The company offers significant room for growth, with the current plant manager having started as a temp. Enjoy company outings multiple times a year and provided PPE (except steel toe boots), with uniforms paid for upon conversion.Work Environment
The work environment is clean, organized, and well-lit. While it is not temperature-controlled, industrial fans are used during hotter months, and employees can wear additional clothing during the winter. The role requires adherence to a uniform dress code, with PPE provided except for steel toe boots.Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochelle, Illinois.
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.
Job Description
The Material Handler will be responsible for packing steel forms by hand using industrial strength zip ties, ensuring each form is of the correct length, and pulling material from the line onto a cart for measuring and wrapping. The role requires lifting up to 50+ lbs daily, completing visual inspections of the product, and transporting the material via pull cart to the shipping/receiving area.ResponsibilitiesPack steel forms by hand using industrial strength zip tiesMeasure each form to ensure the correct lengthPull material from the line onto the cart for measuring and wrappingLift up to 50+ lbs dailyComplete visual inspections of the productTransport material via pull cart to the shipping/receiving areaEssential SkillsExperience in packaging, general labor, packing, general production, production, assembly, manufacturing environmentAbility to work 2nd Shift (3:30pm-12am) and 1st Shift (7am-3:30pm)Experience with labeling, filling, pallet jack, packaging line, inventory, stacking, and assembly lineGood tenure in previous rolesComfortable performing labor work and lifting 50+ lbsStrong attention to detailTeam-oriented mindsetAdditional Skills & QualificationsAbility to work well with handsComfortable working in a manufacturing environmentWhy Work Here?
This company is the largest steel forming company in North America, priding itself on a strong culture and motivation to retain employees long-term. Benefits include paid safety lunches, 401K matching, health, dental, and life insurance, and a manufacturing bonus based on safety practices and production. The company offers significant room for growth, with the current plant manager having started as a temp. Enjoy company outings multiple times a year and provided PPE (except steel toe boots), with uniforms paid for upon conversion.Work Environment
The work environment is clean, organized, and well-lit. While it is not temperature-controlled, industrial fans are used during hotter months, and employees can wear additional clothing during the winter. The role requires adherence to a uniform dress code, with PPE provided except for steel toe boots.Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochelle, Illinois.
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.