Bander/ Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Bander / Material Handler
Job Description

This role supports the bar department on an off-shift by performing a combination of material handling, banding, and basic saw machine operation. You will be cross-trained in three key positions, working with steel rods and coils, operating forklifts, and completing simple data entry to keep production flowing safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate a saw machine by moving bundles of steel rods to the machine table using a sit-down forklift and preparing them for cutting.
• Cut the back of steel rod bundles and release the rods so the machining table can feed them into the machine.
• Monitor the machine as it sizes the rods and ensures the robot correctly places finished pieces into totes.
• Enter accurate information such as weight and steel type into the computer system for each job, performing simple data entry tasks.
• Perform banding duties by entering weight and steel type into the computer, then using a crimping gun weighing approximately 8–10 lbs to apply bands around steel coils.
• Use a diesel forklift to move materials and ensure machines remain continuously supplied, driving the forklift approximately 30–40% of the time.
• Handle general production tasks in a steel manufacturing environment, including general labor, packaging, inspection, assembly, and heavy lifting up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures, including required personal protective equipment, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with a small team in the bar department to meet production goals and support other team members as needed.
• Work overtime and weekend shifts as required to support continuous operations.

• 2–3 years of experience in steel manufacturing.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift (hi-lo), including diesel forklifts.
• Hands-on experience working with coil or bar materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform simple computer data entry, including entering weights and steel types into a system.
• Capability to use a crimping gun weighing approximately 8–10 lbs for banding steel coils.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly.
• Experience with general manufacturing tasks such as general labor, general production, inspection, assembly, packaging, and heavy lifting.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production setting with frequent overtime and weekend work.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling materials and entering data.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and using required personal protective equipment.

• Previous experience in a unionized (UAW) manufacturing environment.
• Experience in steel bar or coil processing operations.
• Familiarity with operating automated machining tables and basic production machinery.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team of approximately four people.
• Willingness to train on day shift and transition to night shift once fully trained.
• Comfort working in non-climate-controlled industrial environments.

You will join a family-owned company that values a close-knit, supportive culture and aims to preserve that environment as it grows. The facility operates under a union structure, offering the stability and protections of a UAW setting. You will have the opportunity to be hired in after six months, with a pay increase and shift premiums upon going direct, and you can benefit from significant overtime opportunities for those who want to maximize their earnings.

Work Environment

This position is based in a steel manufacturing facility within the bar department, operating across two facilities with approximately 70 employees. Teams are small, typically made up of about four people, fostering close collaboration. You will train on a day shift schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends and overtime expected, and then transition to a night shift from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The operation is currently running seven days a week. The environment is a steel factory with relatively clear air but is not climate controlled, so temperatures will vary with the seasons. You will work around heavy steel materials, automated machinery, robots, and diesel forklifts, and you will perform both manual and equipment-based tasks. Steel-toe boots and masks are required, and additional personal protective equipment may be needed based on tasks. Headphones are not permitted on the floor to maintain safety and awareness.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warren, MI.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Warren,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

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.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.