Aerotek is hiring: Forklift Operator And Material Handler in Ames
Aerotek, Ames, IA, US
Job Description
- This role involves operating a forklift on and off throughout the day, moving product within the facility
- Moving bags of product to the mixer and adjusting machines when needed
- Lifting 50 lbs bags of product into machines
- Performing tasks such as digging out products and extracting from ground to places into boxes
- 6+ months of manufacturing experience
- Machine operating experience
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Forklift experience preferred
- The work environment is a warehouse/manufacturing facility, which can be considered a 'dirty' environment as employees work around powder
- 1st shift opportunity, working 8-9 hours per day
- During the busy season (March-June), employees may have to work 10-12 hours per day
- Depending on order volume, employees may be asked to come in earlier and leave the person: hours are between 5 AM and 5 PM
- PPE including steel toe boots, hard hats, safety goggles, ear plugs, masks, and uniforms are provided
- This is a contract to hire position
- Once hired on, associates earn a bonus each year based on production for the year, additionally, associates receive a $2-$3 raise depending on the role they move into
- All associates (contingent and internal) earn a $2 per hour pay increase during the busy season (March - June), which is phased out at the end of the busy season
- 6% 401K match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance as well as health savings account options
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.