Temporary Inventory Counting Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Material Handler - 1st shift $18.25 / 2nd shift $19.35

Job Description

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts to efficiently move materials to and from production lines. Your role will involve gathering inventory and delivering it to production lines, as well as transporting materials from docks to inventory and vice versa. You will stage, stack, and wrap pallets, prepare products for shipment, and load and unload trucks. The role is divided equally between the production area and the warehouse/shipping area.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials.
• Gather inventory and deliver it to production lines.
• Transport materials from docks to inventory and from lines to docks.
• Stage, stack, and wrap pallets.
• Prepare products for shipment.
• Load and unload trucks.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Experience with RF scanners.
• Ability to load and unload trucks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in chemical, oil, or food manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Experience in packaging, picking, packing, batch mixing, lifting, sorting, counting, and staging.
• Ability to multitask and handle labor-intensive tasks.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values safety and organization, offering a clean and modern work environment. Enjoy working in temperature-controlled facilities with a focus on employee benefits. Be a part of a smaller, close-knit team at the Alsip location, or experience a dynamic and bustling environment at the Chicago Heights facility.

Work Environment

The Alsip facility is modern, clean, and temperature-controlled, with a smaller workforce and a focus on customized orders. The Chicago Heights facility is larger, with more production lines and a bigger workforce, providing a more dynamic environment. Both locations prioritize safety and offer organized workspaces with excellent employee benefits. The chemicals handled at both sites are non-harmful.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.25 - $18.35/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 Alsip,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.