Job Opening: Forklift Material Handler

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Job Description: Seeking a skilled and reliable Forklift Material Handler to join our team in Des Moines, Iowa. In this role, you will be crucial in managing and transporting materials within a warehouse or production facility. Your responsibilities will include operating forklifts, ensuring accurate material handling, and maintaining safety standards. If you have experience with forklifts and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forklift Operation: Operate forklifts to transport, load, and unload materials and products. Ensure that all forklift operations are conducted safely and efficiently.

• Material Handling: Move and stack materials within the warehouse or production area. Ensure accurate placement and storage of products.

• Inventory Management: Assist in tracking inventory levels, conducting regular stock counts, and reporting discrepancies or issues to management.

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine checks and minor maintenance on forklifts and other material handling equipment to ensure they remain in good working condition.

• Documentation: Complete and maintain accurate records of material movements, inventory levels, and equipment usage. Provide reports as needed.

• Collaboration: Work closely with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient operations and timely completion of tasks.

Requirements:

• Back ground & drug screening: Required to pass back ground and drug screening.**

• Experience: Must have previous experience operating forklifts and handling materials in a warehouse or industrial setting.**

• Certification: Valid forklift certification and/or experience with different types of forklifts and material handling equipment.

• Transportation: Valid Drivers License and Reliable transportation.**

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in handling materials and maintaining inventory records.

• Stamina: Ability to lift heavy materials and work in various physical conditions, including standing, walking, and lifting throughout the shift.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Career Advancement: Opportunities for career growth and professional development within the company.

If interested and match the above criteria - please apply directly to this job posting today.

About Aerotek:

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.

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.