Material Handler - Evenings

Job Title: Material Handler

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for pulling customer orders based on invoices and tickets. You'll use large cranes to move substantial steel orders and reorganize materials in monkey racks. You will also load and unload trucks and assist customers with their orders.

Pull customer orders based on invoices and tickets.

Move around in monkey racks to reorganize material and stock.

Use large cranes to move substantial steel orders.

Utilize the color system to organize raw material based on steel thickness.

Load and unload trucks and assist customers with their orders.

Engage in daily communication with management about orders and materials.

Prioritize tasks with a focus on pulling orders and customer service.

Experience in warehouse operations, picking, and material handling.

Skill in loading, general labor, and machine operation.

Proficiency in using tape measures and overhead cranes.

Forklift operation skills.

Experience in labor-intensive work such as carpentry, construction, or mechanical work for 1+ years.

Experience in military, building maintenance, or handling product variations and measurements.

Join a leading steel provider in the Upper Midwest that offers a small team environment and the opportunity to be trained on overhead crane operation, a highly marketable skill. Enjoy consistent work flow throughout the year, ensuring 40+ hours every week, and benefit from a high focus on safety within the facility.

Work in a large warehouse environment with loud and dirty conditions due to the nature of the product. The facility experiences a lot of distractions due to customer interactions and order processing. The work involves using overhead cranes to move heavy steel products and working in various temperature conditions—hot in summers and cold in winters. The first shift runs from 7:30 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday, with a late first shift from 9:30 am to 8 pm, Monday to Thursday. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

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.

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)

Application Deadline

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. 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.

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.