Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join our team, responsible for hand filling spice bottles, packaging them into boxes, palletizing boxes, and preparing shipments.
Responsibilities

• Hand fill spice bottles accurately and efficiently.
• Package filled bottles into boxes for shipment.
• Palletize boxes to ensure safe and organized transportation.
• Prepare shipments according to company standards.
• Communicate with management regarding low product levels.
• Handle products with care to maintain quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Experience in general labor, material handling, and production.
• Ability to lift 20-30 lbs.
• Proficient in bending, twisting, and lifting.
• Basic reading and writing skills in English.
• Experience with RF scanners, loading, picking, and packaging.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• On-site training specific to job responsibilities, including equipment and machinery operation.
• Union benefits and support available as part of employment.

Why Work Here?
Employees who demonstrate strong attendance and production may have opportunities to advance into other roles as they become available. Enjoy union benefits and support, along with specialized on-site training. Employees can visit the 'spice room' monthly to fill a grocery bag with spices for only $15. After one year of employment, employees receive an automatic 10% pay increase.
Work Environment
This role operates in a manufacturing plant environment, working around moving mechanical parts and motorized vehicles, with exposure to airborne spice particles. The facility has a noticeable spice aroma, which employees typically acclimate to within a week. Work hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the first shift.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Ankeny, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.75 - $18.75/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Ankeny,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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