Material Handler

Monroechamber; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Material Handler in Iowa City, IA for daytime shift (6:00am-2:00pm). The role involves loading, unloading, moving, and storing materials, and operating forklifts and pallet jacks. Maintain inventory records and follow PPE and safety procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Forklift certification is available through the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous forklift experience required.
• Previous warehouse or material-handling experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred; company can provide certification/training.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Comfortable performing physical work and being on your feet for the majority of the shift.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that may be messy at times.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, and store materials throughout the facility
• Handle recyclable, hazardous, and non-hazardous waste according to procedures
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
• Label, sort, stage, and organize materials in designated areas
• Maintain accurate inventory records and documentation
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Communicate with team members and supervisors to keep materials moving efficiently
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Work around liquid consumer products and materials that may be messy or require cleanup

Skills

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Material Handler Wage: $18/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 6:00am-2:00pm QPS Employment Group is hiring a Material Handler for a company in Iowa City, IA.

Great potential to hire opportunity for someone with forklift experience looking for steady daytime hours.

Material Handler Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Load, unload, move, and store materials throughout the facility
• Handle recyclable, hazardous, and non-hazardous waste according to procedures
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
• Label, sort, stage, and organize materials in designated areas
• Maintain accurate inventory records and documentation
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Communicate with team members and supervisors to keep materials moving efficiently
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Work around liquid consumer products and materials that may be messy or require cleanup

Material Handler Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous forklift experience required
• Previous warehouse or material-handling experience preferred
• Forklift certification preferred; company can provide certification/training
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the shift
• Comfortable performing physical work and being on your feet for the majority of the shift
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that may be messy at times
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?

• Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
• Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee. Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.