Assembly Line Assistant Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The Material Handler supports production operations by ensuring raw materials, components, and finished goods are moved accurately and efficiently throughout the facility. This role plays a key part in keeping manufacturing lines supplied, organized, and running smoothly while consistently following established safety procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials, components, and finished goods between warehouse and production areas in a timely and accurate manner.
• Load and unload trucks and verify incoming materials to ensure correct quantities and items are received.
• Stage and deliver materials to production lines to meet build schedules and minimize downtime.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts after completing required training and certification.
• Pull materials using pick lists or work orders, ensuring correct items and quantities are selected.
• Perform basic inventory transactions, including labeling, scanning, and recording material movements.
• Assist with cycle counts and other inventory accuracy activities to support reliable stock levels.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper storage and housekeeping practices.
• Follow all safety procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality standards at all times.
• Support general production, assembly, machine operation, and inspection tasks as needed to assist the team.

Essential Skills

• Experience in general production, warehouse production, or picking orders.
• Comfortable lifting 40 to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Basic ability to read work instructions and follow written and verbal directions.
• Background in production, general labor, assembly, machine operation, or inspection.
• Willingness and ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or carts after training and certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift experience is helpful, ideally with about 2+ years of prior operation, or a strong willingness to be trained.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing and assembly line environment.
• Attention to detail when handling materials, labeling, and performing inventory transactions.
• Reliability and punctuality for 1st shift work schedule.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that supports their health, financial future, and career growth. Team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, and tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education. The organization values internal development, offering opportunities for advancement and promotions, and fosters a stable work environment with clear procedures and a focus on safety and quality.

Work Environment

This role is on 1st shift, typically working from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the potential for shifts up to 10 hours depending on production needs. The position is based in a manufacturing and assembly line environment that involves regular movement of materials, operation of material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, and close coordination with production teams. The work is physically active, requiring standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive tasks in a fast-paced setting, with an emphasis on maintaining a clean, organized, and safe facility.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Freeport, IL.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $22.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Freeport,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 13, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.