Senior Material Handler Jobs in Romeoville, IL (NOW HIRING)

This hybrid role combines batch mixing, filling, and material handling to produce high-quality adhesives, sealants, and coatings. You will follow detailed recipes to blend products, operate and set up production equipment, and handle raw materials and finished goods. The position is physically active, hands-on, and offers structured training with an experienced lead operator.

• Blend batches of adhesives, sealants, and coatings by following recipe guides and cookbooks with close attention to detail.
• Weigh and measure raw ingredients accurately to ensure consistent product quality.
• Handle and work with dry chemical materials, ensuring safe and proper use at all times.
• Manually lift, carry, and dump 40–60 pound bags of materials into tankers and machinery on a regular basis.
• Set up machinery, hoses, tankers, and related production equipment for batch runs and filling operations.
• Fill pails, buckets, and bottles according to production requirements, ensuring correct quantities and labeling.
• Stage, wrap, and palletize finished orders, then verify order accuracy before moving them to the next area.
• Gather and stage raw materials from various rooms and storage areas in preparation for production runs.
• Use vacuums and other equipment to stage and move products and raw materials safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine inspections on batches, equipment, and finished products to maintain quality standards.
• Assist with basic maintenance and cleaning of machinery, tools, and production areas to keep operations running smoothly.
• Sweep workstations and keep machinery and surrounding areas clean, organized, and free of debris.
• Work closely with a lead or senior operator to receive training, learn procedures, and develop skills in mixing, filling, and staging.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to move materials, pallets, and finished goods as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of a respirator and steel-toe footwear, while working around machinery and chemicals.
• Collaborate with team members in various departments, including production and warehouse, to maintain efficient product flow through the facility.

• At least 3 years of experience in mixing, blending, filling, or similar batch production work.
• Hands-on experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic manufacturing environments.
• Proven background in packaging, bottling, and production line work.
• Demonstrated ability to weigh, mix, and handle raw materials accurately and safely.
• Comfort with manual loading, repetitive physical labor, and heavy lifting of 40–60 pound bags.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift in a production or warehouse setting.
• Ability to work safely with dry chemicals while using appropriate personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliability and willingness to work a 1st shift schedule with occasional overtime.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written recipes and production instructions.

• Previous experience in adhesives, sealants, coatings, or similar batch-based products.
• background in batch mixing, batch making, or batch testing processes.
• Experience with hand-filling operations and operating filling lines for pails, buckets, and bottles.
• Familiarity with setting up hoses, tankers, and blending equipment for production runs.
• Comfort working in separate batch mixing rooms and around various types of blending and tanker equipment.
• Ability to learn quickly from a lead or senior operator and grow into higher-level operator roles.
• Strong teamwork skills and comfort working around conveyors, machinery, and other production staff.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to assist with routine equipment checks and light maintenance.

You will join a highly profitable, growth-focused manufacturer that is investing in its people and its facility. The organization plans to significantly increase sales over the next several years and produces a state-of-the-art product in a modern, continuously improving operation. Team members in labor and production roles have clear opportunities to advance into higher-level operator positions, such as press operators, blenders, and filler operators, with corresponding increases in pay as they grow their skills. The company supports long-term career development through on-the-job training with experienced operators and offers a contract-to-hire path that allows you to demonstrate your abilities and transition into a permanent role.

The role is based in a smaller, organized facility that is actively undergoing continuous improvement to enhance cleanliness, efficiency, and product flow. The production and warehouse areas are designed to allow materials and finished goods to move easily through different departments. You will work around mixers, tankers, blending equipment, conveyors, and filling lines, with batch mixers located in dedicated rooms. The environment involves working with dry chemicals and using vacuums and material handling equipment, including a sit-down forklift, to move raw materials and products. Team members collaborate closely across departments, receive structured training, and are shown how to perform each task safely and correctly. The position is on 1st shift, typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a few hours of overtime expected and occasional, non-mandatory Saturday work. The facility emphasizes safety, requiring steel-toe footwear and the use of a respirator where appropriate, and maintains a clean, orderly production floor focused on safe, efficient operations.

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Alsip,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.