Job Title: Material Handler Forklift $17-19.50 depending on shift and experience

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Material Handler Forklift operator to join our team. You will be responsible for operating a sit-down forklift, utilizing an RF scan gun, loading and unloading products from trailers, and assisting operators with materials as needed. Additionally, you will inspect inbound and outbound products and utilize the internal shipping system when necessary. You will act as a team lead within the warehouse, overseeing a team of employees without directly managing them. Current 1st and 3rd shift openings.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklift

• Utilize RF scan gun

• Load and unload products from trailers in the warehouse

• Assist operators with materials when needed

• Utilize internal shipping system when necessary

• Inspect inbound and outbound products

• Act as the team lead within the warehouse, overseeing a team of employees

Essential Skills

• 6+ months of manufacturing/production experience

• 1+ years of forklift experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Assembly experience

• Production experience

• Warehouse experience

• Shipping and receiving experience

• Material handling experience

• General labor experience

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), dental, vision, and health insurance. Enjoy company outings, paid holidays, and ample room for growth in a climate-controlled environment.

Work Environment

You will work in a clean, temperature-controlled facility that manufactures bottles and caps for products such as shampoo, conditioner, and mouthwash. We follow GMP guidelines and provide necessary safety gear such as steel-toed boots, ear plugs, and hair nets. The dress code includes long pants (jeans or khakis) and a t-shirt. The schedule is a rotating schedule from 6 pm to 6 am or for 6am to 6pm. 3 days on, 3 days off, then 2 days on and 2 off. Initial training will be conducted on the first shift for one week.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.50

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 Iowa City,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 6, 2025.

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.