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Aerotek Material Handler in Grimes, Iowa

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

The material handler candidate will perform a number of tasks related to the manufacturing and assembly of car wash components. There are currently two positions open on the team - see below for details:

Position 1: - Packaging parts from roll-off - Labeling packages accurately based on ground vs express shipping - Pull parts to pack by hand and potentially use a forklift - RF Scanner may be used to track shipments within the facility

Position 2: - Pulling parts for the pack line (listed above) mainly - Work in warehouse to pull parts to then be sent down the roll-off for packaging/labeling and then sent off to customer - Depending on the size of part, will utilize carts as well as forklifts for larger parts to pull product and take to packing line.

Other general duties in this department may include: - Move inventory and materials across facilities - Process inventory for delivery - Pick, pack, and ship products - Sort, organize and store inventory in the proper location - Package items and label correctly - Scan delivered items and ensure quality - Report damaged or missing inventory to supervisors - Stack and organize large bulk items - Remove inventory from trucks or shipping and delivery to proper location - Update logs and documentation for inventory processing - Move materials from facilities to workstations, pick-up locations, or other locations - Wear safety gear at all times - Operate heavy machinery like forklifts to move or store inventory - Ensure workspace is free of debris and remove safety hazards from aisles - Work as an active team member to complete team goals - Prepare documentation and inventory for audit

Candidates will physically move parts around – lifting up to 25-50 lbs, standing or walking about 90% of time on the clock. They will use a scanner to enter data for transactions (with training) and help assemble warehouse racking. Candidates MUST be comfortable walking several miles a day.

Top Skills: - Shipping & receiving - Warehouse - Order picking

Work schedule: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm roughly

Dress Code: Casual, jeans and t-shirt that is appropriate. Safety glasses (px needs side shield) and hearing protection will be provided. Steel-toed boots required.

Hard Skills

  • Shipping & receiving

  • Warehouse

  • Order picking

Soft Skills

  • Teamwork

  • Attention to detail

  • Physical stamina

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Grimes, Iowa.

Work Environment

Large facility that is divided into manufacturing, shipping/receiving, assembly, and testing areas for the car washes. Candidates could work in any of these areas. They will be working back and forth from the main building to another location about 1/2 mile away.

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.

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