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Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Material Handlers to join our team. This role involves the movement of all materials to and from the production department, ensuring safe and effective operation of equipment, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Move all materials to and from the production department.

• Operate forklift, clamp truck, and pallet jacks safely and effectively.

• Conduct daily pre-shift forklift checks, including battery changes.

• Inspect products to ensure they are properly packaged for shipment.

• Consistently lift boxes weighing up to 35 lbs.

• Accurately complete labels and paperwork.

• Verify correct weights and counts of materials.

• Construct cardboard boxes from collapsed cartons.

• Relieve packers for all breaks.

Essential Skills

• Material handling experience.

• Forklift operation experience (minimum 6 months).

• Experience in production and picking.

• Ability to operate sit-down forklifts, clamp forklifts, and pallet jacks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Effective time management skills.

Why Work Here?

We offer bonuses every June and December based on production and company performance. Employees can earn a $1,000 referral bonus and a $500 bonus for perfect attendance twice a year (January - June and July - December). Additionally, we provide 1 week of time off in the first year and 2 weeks in the second year.

Work Environment

The work environment details will be provided after a tour, including temperature and cleanliness. There are two shifts available: 7am - 7pm (A & B) and 7pm - 7am (C & D), working 15 days per month. Note that a no-call, no-show (NCNS) results in automatic termination, and only 2 call-ins are allowed per month.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.50

• 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 Bettendorf,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 14, 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.