Job Information
Aerotek Material Handler in Waukegan, Illinois
Job Title: Sit-Down Forklift Material Handler
Pay: $20.00 per hour starting
Shift: 6:00am-6:00pm 2-2-3 rotating shift.
(One week work 4 days/48hrs total Mon/Tues/Fri/Sat, next week work 3 days/36hrs total Sun/Wed/Thurs)
Job Description
The Material Handler role involves working at a sterilization plant, where incoming and outgoing materials are managed and documented. This position requires handling Surgery Kits that are disinfected and sterilized before being delivered to hospitals or end customers.
Responsibilities
Manage incoming and outgoing materials and documentation related to Receiving and Shipping.
Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as forklifts and walkie riders to move pallets within the warehouse.
Utilize RF Scanners and computers to pull work orders and shipping information.
Wear a respirator in specific areas where sterilization processes take place.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including sit-down forklifts.
Comfortable working in hot environments.
Ability to wear a respirator, with no facial hair interfering.
Competency in using RF Scanners and computers.
To Apply:
Please apply directly to this posting, with most updated resume/application, and a Sr. Recruiter will contact you directly for further virtual screening!
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Waukegan, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Waukegan,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2026.
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.