Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Handler

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Shift: 1st Shift

Overtime: Saturdays as needed

Job Description

We are hiring a Material Handler to assist with reconditioning industrial heat exchange plates from receiving through final packaging. This is a hands-on manufacturing position involving cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, and general material handling.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare heat exchange plates for reconditioning.
• Remove old rubber gaskets from plates.
• Clean plates using power washing equipment.
• Inspect plates for cracks, holes, and other defects.
• Wash and dry plates after inspection.
• Apply and secure new rubber gaskets.
• Move plates through the production process and prepare completed products for shipment.
• Package and label finished products.
• Use hand tools and basic production equipment.
• Load, unload, and move materials throughout the facility.
• Assist with forklift operation when trained and authorized.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of manufacturing, production, material handling, warehouse, or similar hands-on experience.
• Comfortable using basic hand tools and production equipment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting products for defects.
• Comfortable performing cleaning, assembly, packaging, and material handling duties.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently.
• Forklift experience is a plus but not required.

Work Environment

This position is located in an open manufacturing and warehouse environment that is not climate controlled, so temperatures will vary depending on the season. Employees work around power washers, ovens, inspection equipment, and other production and material handling equipment.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Saturdays required as needed. Steel-toed boots and jeans are required. Safety glasses and gloves are provided.

Why Work Here?

This position offers the opportunity to join a small, team-oriented production environment with opportunities for advancement. Employees can gain experience in multiple areas of the reconditioning process, including inspection, assembly, packaging, and material handling. There may also be opportunities for employees interested in traveling to manufacturing sites for specialized work.

Main changes: I cut the responsibilities from 17 bullets to 13, removed repetitive qualifications, and moved the 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. first-shift schedule to the top. I also kept the description broad enough to attract candidates with production, warehouse, material handling, or other hands-on manufacturing experience instead of making the job sound overly specialized.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Ankeny,IA.

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.