Job Information
Aerotek Material Handler in Bettendorf, Iowa
Job Title: Material Handler
Job Description
We are looking to add dedicated Material Handlers to our team. The role involves the movement of all materials to and from the production department, ensuring safe and effective operation of forklift, clamp truck, and pallet jacks.
Responsibilities
Safely and effectively operate forklift, clamp truck, and pallet jacks.
Perform daily pre-shift forklift checks, including battery changes.
Inspect and ensure products are properly packaged for shipment to customers.
Consistently lift boxes weighing up to 35 lbs.
Properly and completely fill out 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 operating experience.
Production and picking experience.
Experience with sit-down forklifts, clamp forklifts, and pallet jacks.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Prior manufacturing experience.
At least 6 months of forklift experience.
Attention to detail and strong 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 perfect attendance bonus twice a year. Our vacation policy includes 1 week off in the first year and 2 weeks off in the second year.
Work Environment
Work in a dynamic environment with two shifts available: 7am - 7pm (A & B) and 7pm - 7am (C & D), working 15 days a year. Specific details on temperature and cleanliness will be provided after a tour. Note that there is an automatic termination policy for no-call no-shows and a limit of 2 call-ins allowed per month.
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.