Material Handler

Manpower, Inc.; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. in Muscatine, IA is seeking a Material Handler to support day-to-day warehouse and production needs with a focus on accuracy, teamwork, and safety to keep materials moving efficiently.

The role requires operating forklifts and related equipment, recording stock moves, and assisting with cleaning and sanitation. Prior forklift experience and basic math skills are preferred for daytime hours, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift and working in a warehouse.
• Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Basic PC skills and data entry.
• Able to maintain concentration while operating equipment.
• Problem-solving for space utilization.

Responsibilities

• Keeps accurate records of stock moves, receipts, and shipments for reporting to warehouse office personnel.
• Operates warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner to minimize injuries and damage.
• Operates attachments and equipment required to handle merchandise.
• Inspects forklifts daily and reports issues to supervisor; performs minor maintenance as needed.
• Operates forklift between staging and work in process locations.
• Participates in cleaning and sanitation to promote food safety within the warehouse.
• Represents the company positively to candidates, customers, and the community.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Basic math

Basic PC skills

Tools

Forklift

Floor scrubber

Slipsheet

Job description

Our client is seeking a Material Handler to join their team in Muscatine, IA. As a Material Handler, I will be part of the operations team, supporting day-to-day warehouse and production needs. I’m looking for a role where I can bring strong attention to detail, reliable teamwork, and a safety-first mindset—skills that help keep materials moving accurately and efficiently.

Job Title: Material Handler

Location: Muscatine, IA

Pay Range: $17.00 per hour

Shift: M-F 7:00am-3:30pm

What's the Job?

• Keeps accurate records of stock moves, receipts, and shipments for reporting to warehouse office personnel.
• Operates warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner to eliminate personal injuries, merchandise damage, and damage to the warehouse.
• Operates various types of attachments and equipment required to handle merchandise.
• Inspects forklifts daily to identify any potential problems with the equipment and reporting these potential problems to Warehouse Supervisor or Warehouse Manager. Perform minor maintenance to forklifts that can be accomplished with the tools available, and ability of employee. Use of Forklift, Floor Scrubber, and Slipsheet, required.
• Operates forklift between staging and work in process locations.
• Performs or assists in building, grounds, and equipment cleaning. Understands the importance to participate in sanitation, pest control, and all other actions that promote food safety within the warehouse operation.
• Supports the company goals, mission, and growth by representing our client positively to potential employment candidates, customers, and community members when appropriate.

What's Needed?

• Prior experience driving a forklift and/or prior exposure to a warehouse environment preferred.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required as it pertains to inventory transactions and insuring inventory accuracy.
• Must be able to do basic math computation of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Basic PC skills.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of concentration while operating a forklift and documenting inventory transactions.
• Ability to solve problems including space utilization.

Our client is seeking a Material Handler to join their team in Muscatine, IA. As a Material Handler, I will be part of the operations team, supporting day-to-day warehouse and production needs. I’m looking for a role where I can bring strong attention to detail, reliable teamwork, and a safety-first mindset—skills that help keep materials moving accurately and efficiently.

Job Title: Material Handler

Location: Muscatine, IA

Pay Range: $17.00 per hour

Shift: M-F 7:00am-3:30pm

What's the Job?

• Keeps accurate records of stock moves, receipts, and shipments for reporting to warehouse office personnel.
• Operates warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner to eliminate personal injuries, merchandise damage, and damage to the warehouse.
• Operates various types of attachments and equipment required to handle merchandise.
• Inspects forklifts daily to identify any potential problems with the equipment and reporting these potential problems to Warehouse Supervisor or Warehouse Manager. Perform minor maintenance to forklifts that can be accomplished with the tools available, and ability of employee. Use of Forklift, Floor Scrubber, and Slipsheet, required.
• Operates forklift between staging and work in process locations.
• Performs or assists in building, grounds, and equipment cleaning. Understands the importance to participate in sanitation, pest control, and all other actions that promote food safety within the warehouse operation.
• Supports the company goals, mission, and growth by representing our client positively to potential employment candidates, customers, and community members when appropriate.

What's Needed?

• Prior experience driving a forklift and/or prior exposure to a warehouse environment preferred.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required as it pertains to inventory transactions and insuring inventory accuracy.
• Must be able to do basic math computation of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Basic PC skills.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of concentration while operating a forklift and documenting inventory transactions.
• Ability to solve problems including space utilization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to constantly “get on and off” a forklift throughout the day.
• Must be able to stoop, walk and bend.
• Must be able to lift consistently a minimum of 50 and maximum of 60 pounds.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute directly to smooth warehouse and production operations.
• Clear expectations and structured processes to help you succeed in the role.
• A team environment where reliability and safety matter.
• Experience building practical skills in material handling and logistics support.
• A role that values consistent performance and accountability.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis,and Talent Solutions.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, and Talent Solutions. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.