Aerotek is hiring: Material Handler/Forklift Operator in Niles

**Job Title: Material Handler****Job Description**We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Material Handler to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating all material handling equipment, including forklifts. You will manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of ingredients, production materials, and finished goods while ensuring safety and efficiency at all times.**Responsibilities**+ Safely and efficiently operate all material handling equipment.+ Drive forklifts safely and effectively.+ Control the receipt, storage, and distribution of ingredients, production materials, and finished goods.+ Work in environments with temperatures ranging from -30 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.+ Engage in moderate physical activity, including stacking items over 6 feet high.+ Operate in high noise areas and wet environments.+ Handle heavy equipment and materials safely.+ Operate potentially hazardous equipment or materials.+ Lift items not exceeding 55 lbs.**Essential Skills**+ 2-3 years of forklift experience.+ Experience with material handling and general labor.+ Proficiency with RF scanners.+ Comfortable working in a freezer environment.**Additional Skills & Qualifications**+ Experience in food production.+ Knowledge of using pallet jacks.+ Experience in loading operations.**Why Work Here?**We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where safety and efficiency are our top priorities. Our team is committed to ensuring a positive work experience with opportunities for growth and development.**Work Environment**Our facility operates under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and includes a cold freezer environment. You will be working with heavy equipment and materials in varying temperatures, high noise areas, and wet conditions.**Job Type & Location**This is a Contract position based out of Niles, 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.