**Job Title: Material Handler** **Job Description** Candidates will be responsible for operating forklifts and transporting fluids and materials. This includes operating fluid carts, assisting the maintenance crew with coolant, oil, and other fluids in the machines. Additionally, the role involves conducting inventory checks, palletizing, binding, and wrapping parts before shipping. Ensuring workplace safety and adhering to all company safety policies are crucial. The candidate will also track incoming and outgoing shipments, ensure orders are picked accurately, and work in a team-oriented environment, aiding various machine operators in stocking necessary materials. **Responsibilities** + Operate forklifts to transport fluids and materials + Assist maintenance crew with coolant, oil, and other fluids in machines + Conduct inventory checks + Palletize, bind, and wrap parts before shipping + Ensure workplace safety and adhere to company safety policies + Track incoming and outgoing shipments + Ensure orders are picked accurately + Work in a team-oriented environment aiding machine operators in stocking materials **Essential Skills** + Forklift operation + Mechanical aptitude + Previous experience with manufacturing or a mechanical background + Proven attendance record **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with hand tools + Experience in general production and inventory + Knowledge of RF scanners + Sit-down and stand-up forklift operation + Experience in shipping and material handling + Flexible hours to work different shifts and potentially switch shifts + Career mindset **Why Work Here?** Once direct, employees receive health insurance for themselves and their children, life insurance of $20,000, dental insurance, vision insurance (including prescription safety glasses), short-term disability, and a 401k with a 3% match. Opportunities for overtime pay and on-the-job training are also available. **Work Environment** The company is a metal fabrication shop that fabricates material for larger companies. The environment includes welding, machining, assembly, shipping, and clerical departments. Employees appreciate the freedom to work independently, opportunities to advance their careers, and the company's flexibility, which is family-oriented. Training is available in various areas, and candidates should be open to learning new skills and working weekends if necessary. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of FAIRBURY, IL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr. **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Fairbury,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 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.