Material Handler $18/HR
This role focuses on coordinating yard operations and handling inventory as a forklift operator on first shift in Bettendorf, Iowa. You will move products throughout the yard in outdoor conditions, support customer orders by accurately picking and staging materials, and help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Responsibilities
- Operate a sit-down forklift to move products safely and efficiently throughout the yard and shop areas.
- Serve as the yard coordinator by organizing materials, maintaining inventory locations, and ensuring products are easy to access.
- Work in outdoor elements daily, handling and transporting materials in various weather conditions.
- Pick customer-prescribed orders accurately by reading inventory labels and following order documentation.
- Perform general labor and material handling tasks, including loading, unloading, and staging products.
- Lift and move heavy items up to 75 lbs on a regular basis while following safe lifting practices.
- Learn and operate overhead cranes and other material handling equipment as needed.
- Use hand and power tools when required to support pipe fabrication or related shop tasks.
- Maintain a clean and organized yard and shop area, keeping walkways and workspaces free of hazards.
- Interact professionally with customers when needed, supporting a positive service experience.
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of required personal protective equipment and adherence to facility rules.
- Collaborate with a small team to meet daily production and shipping goals and support overall shop operations.
Essential Skills
- 12 years of experience operating a sit-down forklift in a warehouse, yard, or industrial environment.
- Proven ability to perform material handling and general labor tasks safely and efficiently.
- Capability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions on a daily basis.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs regularly as part of daily duties.
- Comfort reading inventory labels, order forms, and basic documentation to pick and stage orders accurately.
- Willingness to learn overhead crane operation and additional material handling equipment.
- Reliable work habits with a focus on safety, organization, and teamwork.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of the water or wastewater industry, plumbing experience, or experience in pipe fabrication is a plus.
- Experience using hand and power tools in an industrial or construction setting is beneficial.
- Customer-facing experience and comfort interacting with customers is a nice-to-have.
- Ability to adapt to a busy, machinery-heavy environment and follow shop procedures.
- Interest in developing skills that can lead to advancement into a service technician role over time.
Job Type & Location: This is a contract to hire position based out of Bettendorf, IA.
Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $18.00/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 Bettendorf, IA.
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.
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