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Material Handler

$19 per hour

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Production Worker for our facility in Eldridge, Iowa. This role involves working on the 1st shift from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The position primarily includes forklift operation, packing chemicals, labeling, and preparing products for shipment.

Responsibilities

  • Operate forklifts for 20% to 50% of the workday.
  • Pack chemicals and apply labels accurately.
  • Stage, wrap, and prepare products for shipment.
  • Load and unload trailers, typically handling 5-10 truck shipments daily.
  • Maintain inventory and production areas, ensuring proper rotation of stocked raw materials.
  • Adhere strictly to OSHA, ISO, and safety guidelines.

Essential Skills

  • 1+ years of forklift experience.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
  • Experience with inventory management and production tasks.
  • Strong attention to detail, especially with labeling containers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with RF scanners.
  • Knowledge of material handling and warehouse inventory procedures.
  • Capable of operating sit-down forklifts.
  • Ability to work effectively in tight spaces.

Why Work Here?

Join a close-knit team where you are more than just a number. Enjoy 1st shift hours with optional overtime. Employees are offered uniforms upon direct hire and can look forward to PTO, vacation time, and quarterly raises. Many of our full-time employees began as temp contractors, highlighting our inclusive and growth-focused culture.

Work Environment

Our facility is clean and well-lit, ensuring a safe working environment. Though spaces can be tight, safety remains the top priority. The warehouse is smaller, housing a variety of chemicals supplied to steel manufacturers. The collaborative culture encourages wearing multiple hats, with no task being below anyone. You will work alongside approximately 20 team members in the warehouse.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eldridge, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

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 Eldridge,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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