Mundelein, IL, 60060, USA
1 day ago
Forklift Operator
**Job Title: Material Handler** **Job Description** We are seeking dedicated and experienced Warehouse Material Handlers for our fast-paced distribution center. These positions involve handling materials, using equipment such as forklifts and walkie riders, and ensuring efficient receiving and shipping operations. Hiring ASAP for 2nd shift (2pm-10:30pm). Starting pay is $20.50/hour. **Responsibilities** + Operate electric pallet jack and walkie rider for 60-70% of the day once trained. + Perform normal picking and stacking tasks initially. + Load and unload trucks, ensuring accurate processing and separation of orders by product number. + Use RF scanners to track inventory. + Pick products from specific locations, verify quantities, and ensure correct shipment destinations. + Stack boxes on pallets, shrink-wrap finished products, and stage for shipment. + Train on equipment such as forklifts and walkie riders after the first month. + Perform manual material handling tasks most of the time. **Essential Skills** + Experience operating electric pallet jack and walkie rider. + Warehouse and material handling experience. + Ability to load and unload trucks. + Familiarity with using RF scanners. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Stand-up forklift experience preferred. + Ability to work weekends and flexible shifts. + Understanding that equipment training will occur after initial manual handling period. **Why Work Here?** This distribution center is a vital hub, shipping medical supplies nationwide and internationally. Enjoy heavily discounted meals at the on-site cafeteria, with some options discounted up to 90%. The company is stable and has experienced consistent growth, making it a secure place to work. Opportunities for advancement are abundant, with many supervisors and managers having been promoted from within. Employees can earn significant bonuses for attendance, accuracy, and productivity. **Work Environment** The facility operates with around 60 employees, and new members are always welcome. The warehouse environment is hot in summer and cool in winter, requiring steel-toed boots or work boots. Shorts are allowed, but employees must wear plain t-shirts with no graphics. Shifts vary, with potential for additional weekend work, and bonuses for hours worked after 6 PM. The distribution center ensures that all products are shipped out within five days, maintaining a fast-paced and efficient operation. **Job Type & Location** This is a position based out of Mundelein, Illinois **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.50 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 Mundelein,IL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 23, 2025. **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.
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