Aerotek

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

As a Material Handler and Forklift Operator, you will play an essential role in material handling and inventory management within the W Building. Your day will vary between operating forklifts and performing physical inventory tasks, including kitting and verification processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment, primarily standup/man-up forklifts.
• Review pick lists and verify warehouse inventory.
• Ensure proper labeling and tagging of inventory.
• Perform hand counting of inventory on the warehouse floor.
• Verify quantities and accuracy of physical inventory labels.
• Use a computer for basic data entry related to inventory management.
• Work with printed pick lists for inventory verification.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of previous forklift experience within the last 5 years.
• Proficiency in operating standup/man-up forklifts and electric carts.
• Basic computer navigation and data entry skills.
• Physical capability to bend, twist, and lift when counting and locating products.
• Comfortable working at heights and in harnesses when necessary.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating a standup/man-up forklift in the past 5 years
• High team cooperation and strong attendance in previous roles.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team that values safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. Enjoy opportunities for overtime, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse setting with shifts available on the 2nd and 3rd shifts. Initial training will occur during the day for up to 3 weeks. Expect overtime with some mandatory overtime on Saturdays

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Decatur, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.65/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 Decatur,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 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.