đź“Ť Location: Des Moines, Iowa
🕒 Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
💵 Pay: $18.00 – $18.50/hour (starting wage)
đź“‘ Type: Full-time, Contract-to-Hire
🔧 Position OverviewDo you enjoy working with your hands, staying active, and building skills that open doors? Join a trusted steel distribution warehouse in Des Moines where your hard work directly supports customer satisfaction and logistical excellence. As a Material Handler, you'll play a key role in fulfilling orders, assisting with machinery, and managing high-quality steel materials — all while learning crane operation, an in-demand industrial skill.
⚙️ What You’ll Be DoingPull customer orders based on invoices and ticketsAssist with product handling at the burn table stationUse overhead cranes to move and reorganize heavy steel materialsLoad/unload trucks and help customers with pickupsReorganize warehouse racks for efficient material flowApply a steel thickness color system for inventory accuracyCommunicate order priorities and updates to management
🧰 What You’ll Bring1+ year of labor-intensive experience (carpentry, construction, warehouse work, etc.)Experience with tape measures, forklifts, and overhead cranes preferred but not requiredFamiliarity with calipers, micrometers is a plusAbility to lift up to 50 lbs and distinguish colorsValid driver’s license & Clean Record Consistent work history with at least 2+ years of tenure in previous roles
🌟 Why You’ll Love It HereGet trained in overhead crane operation — a standout skill in today’s labor marketWork with a tight-knit team of 15–20 people in a stable environment40+ hours/week year-round with no seasonal layoffsSafety-first facility with clear guidelines and reliable workflows
🏠Work EnvironmentExpect a dynamic, industrial warehouse with steel racks and materials. It’s loud, can get warm in the summer and chilly in the winter — but always buzzing with purposeful work. You’ll work independently and wear jeans, steel-toed boots, and protective gear that supports your safety on the job.
Apply Today: Interested candidates ready to get their hands dirty and build a long-term career in steel material handling should apply today. This is more than a job — it's a launchpad for skilled labor advancement.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.
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 Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
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.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe 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.
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