Material Handler

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 5911416
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  • JobType iconJob Type: Temporary
  • domain iconIndustry: Transportation
  • type iconHours: Full Time

Our client is seeking a Material Handler to join their team in Muscatine, IA. As a Material Handler, I will be part of the operations team, supporting day-to-day warehouse and production needs. I’m looking for a role where I can bring strong attention to detail, reliable teamwork, and a safety-first mindset—skills that help keep materials moving accurately and efficiently.

Job Title: Material Handler

Location: Muscatine, IA

Pay Range: $17.00 per hour

Shift: M-F 7:00am-3:30pm

What's the Job?

  • Keeps accurate records of stock moves, receipts, and shipments for reporting to warehouse office personnel.
  • Operates warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner to eliminate personal injuries, merchandise damage, and damage to the warehouse.
  • Operates various types of attachments and equipment required to handle merchandise.
  • Inspects forklifts daily to identify any potential problems with the equipment and reporting these potential problems to Warehouse Supervisor or Warehouse Manager. Perform minor maintenance to forklifts that can be accomplished with the tools available, and ability of employee. Use of Forklift, Floor Scrubber, and Slipsheet, required.
  • Operates forklift between staging and work in process locations.
  • Performs or assists in building, grounds, and equipment cleaning. Understands the importance to participate in sanitation, pest control, and all other actions that promote food safety within the warehouse operation.
  • Supports the company goals, mission, and growth by representing our client positively to potential employment candidates, customers, and community members when appropriate.

What's Needed?

  • Prior experience driving a forklift and/or prior exposure to a warehouse environment preferred.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy is required as it pertains to inventory transactions and insuring inventory accuracy.
  • Must be able to do basic math computation of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  • Basic PC skills.
  • Must be able to maintain a high level of concentration while operating a forklift and documenting inventory transactions.
  • Ability to solve problems including space utilization.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to constantly “get on and off” a forklift throughout the day.
  • Must be able to stoop, walk and bend.
  • Must be able to lift consistently a minimum of 50 and maximum of 60 pounds.

What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to contribute directly to smooth warehouse and production operations.
  • Clear expectations and structured processes to help you succeed in the role.
  • A team environment where reliability and safety matter.
  • Experience building practical skills in material handling and logistics support.
  • A role that values consistent performance and accountability.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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