Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Our client is looking for several skilled forklift operators who can also work on a production line when needed.

This role has multiple shifts available:

1st Shift: $20/hour; 6:30AM-3PM (4:30AM-3PM during peak season) 

2nd Shift: $21/hour; 3:30PM-12AM (3:30PM-2AM during peak season)

Shift preferences will be discussed during the hiring process.

Job Duties:

• Safely loads, unloads, moves and stacks product using a forklift or other material handling equipment.
• Properly utilizes a warehouse management system and maintains appropriate work documents.
• Safely picks, wraps, counts, weighs, inventories or tags products and materials.
• Safely loads outbound freight; receives inbound loads.
• Properly stages material within designated areas.
• Correctly inspects material handling equipment and performs basic maintenance to ensure safe operations.
• Properly inspects trailers prior to loading or unloading freight.
• Maintains the cleanliness and order of work areas.
• 50% forklift duties 50% warehouse (cleaning, picking, bagging)

Requirements:

• 2 years sit down forklift experience.
• Ability to lift 50-60 pounds throughout the day.

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Customer Service / Warehouse/Logistic Exp.

Starting Pay: $19.50/hour

Hours: 7:00ama-3:30pm (Monday-Friday

Duties:

• Assist customers and business partners via telephone and email.
• Handle customer complaints in a calm, professional manner.
• Diagnose, assess and resolve problems or issues.
• Monitor progress of delivery routes.
• Scan haul-away pods and verify stamps.
• Process changes or cancellations to delivery orders.

Requirements:

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs such as MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• 1-year related experience preferably within a call center environment• Strong customer service skills and the ability to satisfactorily resolve issues.
• Solid ability to multitask with exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure while delivering solutions that exceed customer expectations.

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Customer Service

Forklift 2nd Shift / Re-bagging

Our client is looking for a long term experienced forklift operator with the possibility of f/t employment. This position is located on the N.E. side of Des Moines.

Hours: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM Monday through Friday

Pay: $21.00/hr

Job Duties:

• Safely loads, unloads, moves and stacks product using a forklift or other material handling equipment.
• Properly utilizes a warehouse management system and maintains appropriate work documents.
• Safely picks, wraps, counts, weighs, inventories or tags products and materials.
• Safely loads outbound freight; receives inbound loads.
• Properly stages material within designated areas.
• Correctly inspects material handling equipment and performs basic maintenance to ensure safe operations.
• Properly inspects trailers prior to loading or unloading freight.
• Maintains the cleanliness and order of work areas.

Minimum Qualifications:.

• One year of experience in warehouse operations preferred.
• One year min sit down electric forklift exp.

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Forklift

Forklift 1st shift / Re-bagging

Our client is looking fro several skilled forklift operators who can also operate a bag line.  This is a seasonal position that could turn int o a f/t opportunity. Located on the ne side of Des Mooines.

Pay: $20.00 / Hour

Hours: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, occasional Saturday OT

Job Duties:

• Safely loads, unloads, moves and stacks product using a forklift or other material handling equipment.
• Properly utilizes a warehouse management system and maintains appropriate work documents.
• Safely picks, wraps, counts, weighs, inventories or tags products and materials.
• Safely loads outbound freight; receives inbound loads.
• Properly stages material within designated areas.
• Correctly inspects material handling equipment and performs basic maintenance to ensure safe operations.
• Properly inspects trailers prior to loading or unloading freight.
• Maintains the cleanliness and order of work areas.
• 50% forklift duties 50% warehouse (cleaning, picking, bagging)

Requirements:

• 2 years sit down forklift experience.
• Ability to lift 35-50 pound throughout the day.

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Forklift

Forklift Operator (Train on 1st shift and move to 2nd Shift)

Our client is looking for Forklift operators in Carlisle, Iowa for a 2nd shift distribution center. 

Pay: $22.75 / Hour 

Hours: 2:30pm-11:00pm, (Monday-Friday) MUST be able to train on the day shift 8:00am-4:30pm for 2-4 weeks. 
 

Job Duties:

• Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities.
• Loading and unloading goods from warehouse.
• Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility.
• Stacking empty pallets.
• Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Use a handheld scanner to locate and track product. 

Requirements:

• Good math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required.
• Previous Forklift certification per OSHA standards.
• Regularly sitting on a powered industrial truck (Forklift Operator (Sit down, battery powered).
• Minimum of 1-year previous forklift experience.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, sit, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season.

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Forklift

Forklift 3rd Shift (Rotating Nights) 

Our client is looking for several qualified Forklift Operators. These are Temporary-To-Hire positions and located in Ames, Iowa.

Starting Pay: $24.00 / Hour

Hours: 7:00pm-7:00am (rotating Schedule)(30 minutes unpaid break & 3X15 min paid breaks)

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
• Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday
• Week 3: Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
• Week 4: Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday
• Etc.

Duties:

• Primarily operating a stand up, battery powered Forklift, but also occasional sit down forklifts.
• Utilizing a had held scanner to locate products.
• Taking finished products to the warehouse and putting on racking system.
• Taking products form the warehouse and loading them into a semi-trailer.

Requirements:

• Must live within 15-20 minutes of Ames
• Minimum 90 days stand up forklift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment, safely.NO smoking on the premises (Not in your car or on-site, you may leave during your 30-minute break, but NOT the 15-minute breaks).

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Forklift Distribution

3rd Shift Industrial Painter

This position is a temporary-to-hire opportunity located in Carlisle. 

Pay $22.00-$25.00 / hour (DOE) + Shift Differential

Hours: 6:00pm-6:00am (Monday-Thursday) Occasional Fridays. 

Duties:

• Priming of all different sizes and shape of materials per AISC specs.
• When not in paint booth working in shop doing odd jobs drilling holes, grinding and helping where needed.
• Perform daily maintenance routines on paint equipment
• .Identify and mask areas that are not to be painted.Use proper paint application procedures.
• Inspect paint job in progress for quality problems, such as runs and missed areas.
• Clean paint booth and lights and change filters.
• Organize and maintain paint room.
• Coordinate flow of and complete necessary paperwork.Perform quality checks including visual and electronic mill testing.
• Clean and prime material, Assist with material handling. 

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 12 month industrial painting (automotive or parts) experience.
• Required to wear a respirator, must be able to pass a medical qualification and a respirator fit test.
• Must be able to use a sprayer and be able to work in a paint booth
• Ability to use hand and/or power tools and equipment
• Must know how to operate a Lull, Skid Loader and Fork Lift Attention to detail Strong communication skills.
• Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours.

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Industrial Metal Painting

Industrial Painter - 1st Shift

This position is a temporary-to-hire opportunity located in Carlisle.

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 /hr

Hours: 6:00am-4:30pm (Monday-Friday) Occasional Saturdays.

Duties:

• Priming of all different sizes and shape of materials per AISC specs.
• When not in paint booth working in shop doing odd jobs drilling holes, grinding and helping where needed.
• Perform daily maintenance routines on paint equipment.
• Identify and mask areas that are not to be painted.Use proper paint application procedures.
• Inspect paint job in progress for quality problems, such as runs and missed areas.
• Clean paint booth and lights and change filters.
• Organize and maintain paint room.Coordinate flow of and complete necessary paperwork.
• Perform quality checks including visual and electronic mill testing.Clean and prime material, Assist with material handling.

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 12 month industrial painting (automotive or parts) experience.
• Required to wear a respirator, must be able to pass a medical qualification and a respirator fit test.
• Must be able to use a sprayer and be able to work in a paint booth.
• Ability to use hand and/or power tools and equipment 
• Must know how to operate a Lull, Skid Loader and Fork Lift Attention to detail Strong communication skills.
• Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours.

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Industrial Painting

Electrical Component Manufacturing

Our client is growing and rapidly adding to their team. This is a full-time opportunity located on the NE side of Des Moines.

Starting Pay: $23.00/hour

Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm (Monday-Friday), (opportunity for some O.T.)

Duties:

• Measure, record, coil, and cut cable to customer-specified lengths using approved equipment and measurement devices.
• Assemble and install industrial power connectors, plugs, receptacles, junctions, and related components.
• Terminate conductors and grounding conductors according to electrical diagrams, work instructions, and assembly specifications.
• Coil, secure, label, and package completed assemblies for shipment.

Requirements:

• Ability to read a tape measure and interpret instructions or schematics.
• Operate sit down forklift 5-10% of the day.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Previous experience in cable assembly, electrical assembly, manufacturing, wire harness assembly, industrial equipment, construction trades, automotive or agricultural equipment, industrial maintenance, or a related hands-on field is preferred.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, grip, and perform repetitive hands-on assembly work throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift or move materials weighing 50-75 pounds for an 8-hour shift.

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Manufacturing or assembly line

Order Selector

Our client is looking for a self-motivated order selector. This position would be finding, packaging and shipping medical equipment. Located in Waukee. 

Starting Pay $ 20.00/ Hour

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (Monday – Friday). 

Duties:

• Pulling orders, placing them on a cart and bringing materials to the shipping area.
• Ability to pay attention to detail while pulling products with similar sku numbers.
• Ability to work with a handheld scanner.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Average lifting 5-10 pounds, max 50 pounds.
• Packaging products based on specifications for UPS or FedEx.
• Some products may be in a cooler and will be temperature sensitive.

Job Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Previous warehouse experience with a handheld scan gun is a plus.
• Track record of reliability & solid work history.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

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Order Picker

Forklift / Materials Mixing

We have immediate long-term production needs for a local manufacturing plant on the east side of Des Moines. 

Hours: 6:00am-2:30/4:30pm (8-10hr days) (Monday-Friday) O.T. during busy seasons

Starting Pay: $21.00-$22.00/hour.

Duties:           

• Operates a forklift to move product within warehouse (sit down propane).
• Operates processing, packaging, and blending equipment.
• Assists in equipment clean-out and moving packaging equipment.
• Produces finished products so that they conform to quality assurance processes, procedures, and standards.Fills drums and totes with liquid products.                                                  

 Requirements:

• Min 6 month sit down forklift w previous certification.
• Solid math skills.
• Capable of passing an OSHA respirator physical is required.
• Can stand for long periods of time in extreme hot and/or cold temperatures.
• Ability to work varying/rotating shifts.Overtime may be required.

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Forklift / Mixing

Formulator / Forklift

We have immediate long-term production needs for a local manufacturing plant on the east side of Des Moines. 

Hours: 2:30pm-12:00am (Monday-Friday) O.T. during busy seasons

Starting Pay: $21.00-$22.00/hour + shift differential of an additional $1.75/hour.

Duties:           

• Operates a forklift to move product within warehouse (sit down propane).
• Operates processing, packaging, and blending equipment.
• Assists in equipment clean-out and moving packaging equipment.
• Produces finished products so that they conform to quality assurance processes, procedures, and standards.
• Fills drums and totes with liquid products.                                                   

Requirements:

• Min 6 month sit down forklift w previous certification.
• Solid math skills. Capable of passing an OSHA respirator physical is required.
• Can stand for long periods of time in extreme hot and/or cold temperatures.
• Ability to work varying/rotating shifts.
• Overtime may be required.

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Forklift

Packaging Associate

Our client is looking for individuals to work in their packaging department. This is a long term temporary position with a probability of being hired full time, located in Ames, Iowa. Candidates must live within a 20 minute radius of Ames, IA to be considered.

This role has multiple shifts available:

2nd Shift: 3:00PM-11:00PM, $18.25/hour

3rd Shift: 11:00PM-7:00AM, $19.25/hour

Shift preferences will be discussed during the hiring process.

Duties:

• Work on packaging line to count, pack, and seal product.
• Assist with palletizing and stage for shipping as needed.
• Break down cardboard.

Requirements:

• Must be located within 20 minutes of Ames, IA
• Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift and lift up to 15-20 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment, safely.
• Bend, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull.

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Production/Sales Supervisor

Our production client is looking for a Production/Sales Supervisor to oversee roughly 7-10 employees and manage business development. This is a direct hire opportunity.

Pay Range: $50,000 - $70,000 DOE

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (Monday-Friday) Additional hours as needed.

Duties:

• Assist with managing a small office team, including administrative and sales personnel.
• Oversee daily operations, including leading meetings, setting goals, and managing the sales pipeline.
• Manage end-to-end sales processes, including cold calling, lead generation, and account qualifications.
• Schedule vendor and service appointments.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-5 years sales experience.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
• Exceptional customer service skills.High level of independence and ability to motivate teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sales experience within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience with a team of 5 or more employees.
• Mechanical maintenance experience or strong mechanical inclination.

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Industrial Cleaner

Our client is looking for an individual to clean their print presses. This is a very dirty and physical position.

Starting Pay $20.00 /Hour

Hours: 6:00am -2:00/2:30pm (Monday-Friday)

Duties:

• Clean printing presses, conveyor belts, and similar industrial machinery and parts.
• De-grease and de-ink presses and press plates.
• Cleaning work areas after completion of job duties.

Requirements:

• Ability to get very dirty (Ink).
• Wear a TyVek suit, gloves and safety glasses.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, push and apply pressure consistently.
• LOTO knowledge helpful, not required.
• Strong reliability and punctuality.
• Criminal background verification required.

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Applications will be reviewed beginning Monday, September 28th.

Custom Service Technician

Our automotive client is looking for a service technician to work on custom small-engine vehicles. The service technician will be responsible for assembling, troubleshooting, performing repairs, and explaining services to the customers. A high level of customer service is expected in this role.

Starting Pay: $18.00 - 20.00/hour DOE (review at 6 & 12 months)

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (Monday-Friday)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble and repair small-engine specialty vehicles.
• Assist customers in sales, service, and parts.
• Remove and replace engine components, vehicle bodies, parts, and accessories.
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance.
• Inspect vehicles and identify additional recommended services.
• Explain diagnostic test results to customers.

Qualifications:

• Clean driving record/Valid Driver’s License.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Ability to multitask & problem solve.
• Able to work 40+ hours a week especially in busy season (May-Aug).
• Basic electrical/wiring experience preferred.
• Volt meter experience preferred.

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