Baggage handler Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Title: Material Handler

Job Description

As a Material Handler, you will operate a sit-down forklift and perform a variety of tasks related to the shipping and receiving of materials and supplies. You will be responsible for picking orders and staging products for outgoing freight, including loading freight as needed. Your role involves reading work orders to locate inventory, picking the required quantity, placing it on pallets, and moving it to the designated area. You may also be required to wrap, weigh, and pack products. You will work as part of a team, taking directions when required, but also demonstrating the ability to work independently. Other tasks or projects may be assigned as needed, and you must maintain and care for company-provided equipment, tools, and vehicles. Additionally, you will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift for material handling tasks.
• Perform shipping and receiving tasks for a variety of materials and supplies.
• Pick orders and stage products for outgoing freight.
• Read work orders to locate inventory and ensure accurate picking.
• Wrap, weigh, and pack products as needed.
• Collaborate with team members while also working independently.
• Maintain and care for company equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Material handling
• Shipping & receiving
• Order pulling
• Forklift operation
• Warehouse inventory management
• Inventory control
• RF scan gun usage
• Computer skills
• 1+ year of forklift experience
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs
• OSHA Forklift Certification

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift certified
• Experience with warehouse operations
• Proficiency in using pallet jack

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a profit-sharing plan once hired directly. The company hosts parties for various occasions, provides Gatorade on hot days, and maintains a clean environment. There is a nice cafeteria with vending machines, and the casual dress code ensures comfort at work.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean and organized, although not temperature-controlled, it remains cool enough during the summer. You will have the opportunity to work across three shifts: 1st shift (7:00am-3:30pm), 2nd shift (3:30pm-Midnight), and 3rd shift (11:00pm-7:30am).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marion, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Marion,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

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.