**Job Title: Material Handler** **Job Description** Candidate will work in a steel distribution center where they ship and cut metal coils for their customers. Candidate will learn the warehouse operations which can include but is not limited to cutting, overhead crane operation, skid building, packaging, and machine operating/helper roles. Candidates will operate an overhead crane, sit-down industrial forklift, utilize saws, and cutting mechanisms for coils. Learn every aspect of receiving and shipping steel products. Candidates will read work orders, perform all housekeeping duties, and must be flexible for all duties as assigned. They will start the day with production goals in mind for how many pieces they need to process, cut, package, QC, and bundle before they are shipped. **Responsibilities** + Operate an overhead crane and sit-down industrial forklift. + Utilize saws and cutting mechanisms for metal coils. + Learn and execute warehouse operations including cutting, packaging, skid building, and machine operation. + Read work orders and achieve daily production goals. + Perform quality control checks and ensure accurate measurements using tape measures. + Assist in building skids when necessary. + Maintain a clean and organized work environment. + Be flexible to perform various duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Material handling experience. + Experience in picking, inventory, production, and manufacturing. + Proficiency in using tape measures and performing measurements. + Warehouse and crane operation experience. + Forklift operation experience. + Overhead crane experience. + Experience with RF scanners. + General labor experience. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Candidates must have experience in a heavy industrial environment. + Attention to detail for various sizes of metal products. + Ability to perform quality control checks. + Forklift experience is required. + Overhead crane experience is a plus. **Why Work Here?** The company is a large steel distributor in the US, providing opportunities for upward mobility and potential transfers to larger distribution centers. This site will receive brand new equipment in 2025, potentially opening up 2nd and even 3rd shifts. There is a significant opportunity for leadership roles. **Work Environment** The work environment is a steel distribution center with temperature control. It can be dirty and physical. The work hours are as follows: 1st shift (5:30 AM - 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday), 2nd shift (1:30 PM - 10:00 PM, Monday - Friday), or mid-shift (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday). **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr. 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 Franklin Park,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 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.