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Material Handler

Material Handler

AerotekDes Moines, IA, US
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Material Handler

Join our dynamic team as a Material Handler, where you will be responsible for pulling customer orders based on invoices and tickets, assisting the burn table operator, and managing large steel orders. This role involves a significant amount of physical activity, including bending, kneeling, and walking throughout the day.

Responsibilities

  • Pull customer orders accurately using invoices and tickets.
  • Assist the burn table operator in pulling products for orders.
  • Reorganize material in 'monkey racks' to ensure efficient stock management.
  • Utilize large cranes to move substantial steel orders safely.
  • Implement the company's color system to organize raw materials based on steel thickness.
  • Load and unload trucks, assisting customers who pick up their orders.
  • Communicate with management to prioritize daily tasks and ensure customer service is the top priority.

Essential Skills

  • Experience in warehouse operations, picking, and material handling.
  • Proficient in using tape measures, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
  • General labor and machine operation experience.
  • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Preferred experience with micrometers and calipers.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to distinguish all colors.
  • Capability to lift 50 lbs.
  • 1+ years of labor-intensive work experience such as carpentry, construction, or mechanical work.
  • 2+ years of longevity in previous positions.
  • Experience in military, building maintenance, or handling product variations is a plus.
  • Why Work Here?

    Enjoy the opportunity to be trained on overhead crane operations, a valuable and marketable skill. Benefit from working within a small team that prioritizes comprehensive training and safety. As a leading steel provider in the Upper Midwest, we ensure a consistent workflow that guarantees 40+ hours every week.

    Work in a large, bustling warehouse environment that can be loud and dusty due to the nature of the product. The facility utilizes overhead cranes for moving heavy steel. Expect to work in varying temperatures, as it can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The team consists of 15-20 members, specializing in different warehouse sections. The role requires independent work, efficient teamwork, and adherence to a dress code of jeans, steel-toed boots, and work-appropriate attire for safety reasons.

    Job Type & Location

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 / 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 Des Moines, IA.

    Application Deadline

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2025.

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