• Material Handler

    Aerotek (Des Moines, IA)


    Job Title: Material Handler

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Material Handler to efficiently manage and organize inventory. This role involves pulling customer orders based on invoices and tickets, assisting the burn table operator, and using large cranes to move steel orders. The position requires physical activity, such as bending, walking, and lifting, as you handle materials throughout the day.

    Responsibilities

    + Pull customer orders from racks using invoices and tickets.

    + Assist the burn table operator with product orders.

    + Utilize large cranes to move steel orders.

    + Organize and manage raw materials in monkey racks.

    + Load and unload trucks, and assist customers picking up orders.

    + Prioritize tasks and ensure accurate order pulling for customer satisfaction.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in warehouse material handling and picking.

    + Proficiency in using overhead cranes and forklifts.

    + Ability to operate measuring tools like tape measure, micrometer, and caliper.

    + Valid driver's license.

    + Capability to lift 50 lbs and perform labor-intensive tasks.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Previous experience with micrometer and caliper.

    + Background in carpentry, construction, or mechanical work.

    + Experience in labor-intensive work environments.

    + Longevity in previous positions (2+ years).

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a leading steel provider in the Upper Midwest, offering consistent work flow and 40+ hours every week. Benefit from a small team environment with excellent training opportunities, including overhead crane operation, and work in a facility with a high focus on safety.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a large warehouse with stacks of steel and monkey racks. The environment is loud and may be dirty due to the nature of the product. Expect hot summers and cold winters, with a first shift from 7am to 4pm. The team is small, fluctuating between 15-20 members, and focuses on independent work within specialized sections. Dress code includes jeans, steel-toed boots, and work-appropriate attire.

     

    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 - $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 Aug 7, 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.