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Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

This is a 2nd shift position that pays $20/hour + $1.75 shift differential ($21.75). As a material handler, you will be responsible for Filling and Dumping totes. You will be utilizing sit-down forklift to do this. You will also be lifting 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Filling and dumping totes of product

• Lifting 50lbs

• Operating sit-down forklift

Essential Skills

• Experience in warehouse, picking, and material handling.

• Ability to load and handle materials- weighing up to 50lbs

• Experience with forklifts.

• Machine operation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Labor-intensive work experience (e.g., carpentry, construction, mechanical) for 1+ years.

• Longevity in previous positions (2+ years in each role).

• Experience in military, building maintenance, or around product variations/measurements is preferred.

Why Work Here?

You will have the opportunity to be trained on using an overhead crane, which is a highly marketable skill. The small team environment allows for excellent training and a high focus on safety. As a leading provider in the Upper Midwest, you can expect a consistent workflow throughout the year, ensuring 40+ hours every week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00

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 Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 30, 2024.

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.