Job Title: Yard Worker

Job Description

Warehouse operators will be responsible for loading and unloading material for incoming and outgoing trucks. They will utilize robotic warehouse equipment to pull correct orders and will occasionally work outside with various orders. Operators are also expected to manage inventory for all orders, strap down material, and use a combi lift forklift for transporting material.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload material for incoming and outgoing trucks

• Utilize robotic warehouse equipment to pull correct orders

• Work outside with various orders as needed

• Manage inventory for all orders

• Strap down material

• Operate combi lift forklift for transporting material

Essential Skills

• Packaging

• Loading

• Forklift operation

• Material handling

• Shipping and receiving

• Warehouse operation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates willing to learn more about manufacturing

• Previous manufacturing experience may be helpful

• Attention to detail

• Team-focused

• Forklift experience is a plus

• Comfortable lifting 50+ lbs

Why Work Here?

We offer an hourly incentive bonus once hired on, a 401k with a 4.5% match, and both PPO and high deductible health plans. Employees also receive safety shoe reimbursement, growth opportunities to advance into mill operating roles, and tuition reimbursement.

Work Environment

The work environment is a large, over 1 million square feet, steel manufacturing facility that is updated with filtered machines that clean the air automatically. The setting is comfortable, though not temperature controlled. The facility can be loud, and employees are required to wear hard hats and safety shoes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DeKalb, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.35/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 DeKalb,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 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.