Material Handler (B Shift)

Aerotek; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek in Bettendorf, IA is hiring a Material Handler for B Shift to move materials between production areas, operate forklifts and related equipment, and support packing and shipping activities. This contract-to-hire onsite role requires attention to detail and safe equipment operation.

The position offers $18.00 per hour, with a 12-hour shift schedule (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.), benefits and attendance policies in place to ensure reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of forklift operating experience, including sit-down and clamp forklifts.
• Experience with general material handling tasks and product picking.
• Strong attention to detail for labeling, paperwork, and verification of weights and counts.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds consistently and work a 12-hour shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Move materials to and from the production department in a timely manner.
• Safely operate forklifts, clamp trucks, sit-down forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Perform daily pre-shift checks on equipment and battery changes as needed.
• Inspect products to ensure proper packaging for shipment to customers.
• Accurately complete labels and paperwork to support production and shipping.
• Verify weights and counts to maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Time management

Documentation

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Attendance discipline

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Clamp trucks

Pallet jacks

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler (B Shift)

Job Description:

The Material Handler on B Shift plays a key role in ensuring smooth production operations by safely moving materials to and from the production department, operating material handling equipment, and supporting packing activities. This position requires consistent attention to detail, safe equipment operation, and accurate documentation to ensure products are prepared correctly for shipment.

Responsibilities

• Move all materials to and from the production department in a timely and efficient manner.
• Safely and effectively operate forklifts, clamp trucks, sit-down forklifts, and pallet jacks to handle materials and finished goods.
• Perform daily pre-shift checks on forklifts, including inspecting equipment and completing battery changes as needed.
• Inspect products to ensure they are properly packaged and prepared for shipment to customers.
• Consistently lift boxes weighing up to 35 pounds as part of daily material handling and packing activities.
• Accurately and completely fill out labels and all required paperwork to support production and shipping processes.
• Verify correct weights and counts for materials and finished products to maintain inventory accuracy and quality standards.
• Construct cardboard boxes from collapsed cartons to support packing and shipping operations.
• Relieve packers for all scheduled breaks to maintain continuous production and packing flow.
• Follow established attendance policies, understanding that no-call/no-show may result in automatic termination and that only a limited number of call-ins are allowed each month.

Essential Skills

• Prior manufacturing experience to understand production workflows and material handling requirements.
• At least 6 months of forklift operating experience, including sit-down and clamp forklifts.
• Proficiency in operating clamp trucks, sit-down forklifts, and pallet jacks safely and effectively.
• Experience with general material handling tasks, including movement of materials and product picking.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate labeling, paperwork completion, and verification of weights and counts.
• Effective time management skills to support production schedules and complete tasks within required timeframes.
• Ability to consistently lift boxes weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Capability to follow established safety procedures and equipment inspection protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a production or warehouse environment.
• Comfort working on a structured shift schedule with defined attendance expectations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production and packing staff and provide coverage during breaks.
• Willingness to adapt to different shift conditions and facility environments after orientation and tour.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from performance-based bonuses twice a year, reflecting both individual contributions and overall company results. The role offers a clear time-off structure that grows with tenure, providing one week of paid time off in the first year and two weeks in the second year. The schedule is designed to allow full-time hours while working approximately half the days in a month, supporting work-life balance and predictable planning.

Work Environment

The position is based in a production and material handling environment where detailed information on temperature and cleanliness will be provided after an on-site tour. The facility operates on a 12-hour shift schedule: A & B shifts run from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and C & D shifts run from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with employees working approximately 15 days per month. The environment involves regular use of forklifts, clamp trucks, sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and standard packaging materials such as cardboard cartons. Attendance policies are clearly defined, including automatic termination for no-call/no-show and a limit of two call-ins per month, contributing to a structured and reliable workplace.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Bettendorf,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.