Aerotek
Material Handler/Stand Up Forklift /Cherry Picker
Aerotek, Hanover Park, Illinois, United States, 60133
**Job Title: Material Handler**
**Job Description**
Candidates will be responsible for working in the shipping department of a production facility. They will work in the warehouse side of the plant and also cross over to the production side to take finished goods back to the shipping area to be sent out.
**Responsibilities**
+ Supplying materials to the production lines
+ Keeping track of material flow and inventory
+ Skid wrapping and palletizing products
+ Using an RF Scanner
+ Using a reach truck to load trucks and transport material
+ Using a sitdown forklift
+ Occasionally using a cherry picker
+ Shipping products using UPS and FedEx
**Essential Skills**
+ 1 year of forklift experience
+ Ability to read, write, and speak English
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds if required
+ Computer literate
+ Attention to detail
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Previous experience as a material handler in a manufacturing setting
+ OSHA Forklift Certification
+ Basic knowledge of JDE systems and Kanban
+ Previous experience working in a lean manufacturing setting
**Why Work Here?**
We prioritize safety as one of our core cultural drivers. Employees can expect a well-lit and relatively clean work environment, though the plant is not climate controlled and can get hot in the summer. Join us for a commitment to safety and a supportive team atmosphere.
**Work Environment**
The production floor and warehouse are split up, but candidates should expect to work in both areas of the plant. The facility is well-lit and relatively clean, although it is not climate-controlled and can get hot in the summer.
**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.