Material Handler

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for reconditioning heat exchange plates. This involves removing old rubber gaskets, cleaning and testing the plates for defects, and preparing them for shipment by gluing new gaskets and transferring them to the oven.

Responsibilities

Recondition heat exchange plates by removing old rubber gaskets.

Clean plates using power washing techniques.

Test plates for cracks or holes using specialized materials and equipment.

Glue new gaskets onto the plates and transfer them into an oven for adhesion.

Package plates for shipment.

Essential Skills

1 year of manufacturing or production experience.

Attention to detail.

Ability to work in a team.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Self-motivation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

General labor experience.

Experience with packing, loading, and material handling.

Manufacturing and production knowledge.

Proficiency with hand tools, assembly, and packaging.

Forklift operation skills.

Cleaning skills.

Why Work Here?

Join a small, laid-back team where you have the opportunity for growth and advancement. Employees enjoy a relaxed environment as long as production outputs are met. There are excellent opportunities for those willing to travel, including competitive pay and per diem benefits.

Work Environment

Work in an open manufacturing warehouse with a team of 12 current or former employees. The environment is not climate-controlled, and the position requires adherence to safety dress codes, including steel-toed boots and jeans. The company provides safety glasses and gloves. This is a first-shift opportunity, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with the possibility of working Saturdays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ankeny, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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 Ankeny,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025.

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.