Electric Pallet Jack Operator- Weekly Pay Job at Aerotek, Altoona, IA

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  • Aerotek
  • Altoona, IA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electric Pallet Jack Operator

Are you ready to join a vibrant team at a top-tier cold storage facility in the Des Moines area? We are on the lookout for several skilled Stand-Up Forklift and Electric Pallet Jack Operators to enhance our bustling warehouse operations. If you have proficiency with Electric Pallet Jack equipment and are eager for a role with outstanding promotional prospects, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Job Description

Operate an electric pallet jack to load and unload trucks on the docks. Perform daily warehouse duties by hand including packaging, stacking, and palletizing. Use an RF scanner to scan products in and out of the warehouse. Count and track inventory through invoicing, ensuring handwriting is legible and forms are filled out correctly. Conduct detailed work using scanners and paper invoices to manage inbound and outbound products. Fill out inspection sheets for trucks leaving the docks, ensuring correct amounts. Work comfortably in temperatures ranging from 38 degrees or colder and lift up to 60-70lbs. Assist in various warehouse tasks including stacking, packaging, scanning, and cleaning in a fast-paced environment handling 80 trucks daily.

Responsibilities
  • Operate an electric pallet jack to load and unload trucks.
  • Perform daily warehouse tasks such as packaging, stacking, and palletizing.
  • Use RF scanners to manage product inventory.
  • Count and track inventory, ensuring accuracy and legibility.
  • Fill out inspection sheets for outbound trucks.
  • Work comfortably in cold temperatures (38 degrees or below).
  • Lift up to 60-70lbs as needed.
  • Assist with various warehouse duties including cleaning.
  • Adapt to a fast-paced environment with 80 trucks coming in and out daily.
Essential Skills
  • Experience operating an electric pallet jack (1+ years).
  • Ability to lift up to 70lbs.
  • Basic math skills for adding products and pallets (1+ years).
  • Experience with RF scanners and inventory management.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Previous cold storage experience is preferred.
  • Experience working off shifts is a plus, especially for 2nd shift positions.
Why Work Here?

Be part of a continuously growing storage facility in the Des Moines market with great promotional opportunities. Individuals have the chance to advance from operator roles to higher positions such as Reach Truck and lead positions, including the 2nd shift supervisor. The company values hard work and offers true advancement opportunities for dedicated employees.

Work Environment

Work in a cold storage facility with temperatures ranging from 38 degrees to negative 10 degrees. The facility is new and very clean, ensuring food safety. Shifts available include two 1st shifts (7am - 3:30pm M-F) and one split shift (9:30am start time, with training on 4 10s M-Th moving to 5 8s M-F). Employees must be open to working weekends and Saturdays. Dress code includes providing your own cold weather gear initially and steel-toed boots. A freezer coat will be provided after one week of employment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 ALTOONA,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Saturday, Afternoon shift,

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