Material Handler

Aerotek; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Material Handler for a contract-to-hire role in Rock Valley, IA. You will operate bottling line equipment, including the Hicone and multi-packer, and support palletizing activities on a full-time schedule.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift 30 lbs, and prior production experience. This onsite position offers weekly pay and comprehensive benefits after conversion.

Qualifications

• 3 months of production experience.
• Ability to lift 30lbs consistently.
• Experience with production processes.
• General labor skills.
• Experience operating a pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Learn and operate all machinery on the bottle line and can line.
• Operate a pallet jack after a 3-week training period.
• Walk all day to help palletize products during training.
• Operate the Hicone, tray maker, and multi-packer effectively and efficiently.
• Keep the multipacker running.
• Change over products.
• Watch for crushed and down bottles.
• Maintain a clean and picked-up floor area.
• React productively to changes and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Skills

Production experience

Pallet jack operation

Lift 30 lbs

General labor

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Description

***Material Handler - Weekly Pay***

Pay: $23-27/hr

Location: Rock Valley, IA

Hours: M-F: 8am-4pm

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and operate all machinery on the bottle line and can line
• Operate a pallet jack after a 3-week training period
• Work on your feet and walk all day to help palletize products during training
• Operate the Hicone, tray maker, and multi-packer effectively and efficiently
• Keep the multipacker running
• Change over products
• Watch for crushed and down bottles
• Maintain a clean and picked-up floor area
• React productively to changes and handle other essential tasks as assigned

Requirements

• 3 months of production experience
• Ability to lift 30lbs consistently
• Experience with production processes
• General labor skills
• Experience operating a pallet jack

Benefits

• Qualify for benefits 30 days after being brought on permanent status
• Great opportunity to grow within the company and gain valuable skills in a hands-on work environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rock Valley, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/hr.

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 Rock Valley,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving companies' construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ expe