Packer - Aerotek : Job Details

Job Title: Packer - Displays DepartmentJob DescriptionWe are a distribution and logistics company specializing in non-perishable food items, serving customers across the U.S. and neighboring countries. We are seeking four packers for our Displays Department on the 2nd shift. As a packer, you will be responsible for palletizing various food products including peanut butter, spam, peanuts, bacon bits, and other canned goods.ResponsibilitiesPalletize different food products such as peanut butter, spam, peanuts, bacon bits, and other canned goods.Use packaging machines on a daily basis.Lift and handle products weighing between 45-60 lbs.Operate RF scanners, pallet jacks, and perform picking, unloading, stacking, labeling, and palletizing tasks.Conduct quality checks on products before shipment.Ensure products are correctly packed on pallets.Maintain warehouse inventory.Essential SkillsAt least 6 months of recent experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively.Basic math skills for ensuring correct packing.Experience with shipping, receiving, packing, and general labor tasks.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with packaging machines.Familiarity with RF scanners and pallet jacks.Why Work HereWe offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy 2 years of free trade/community college for your children once permanent. Opportunity to move to the 1st shift and earn PTO/vacation after direct hire. Potential to advance into a forklift operator role. We prioritize work-life balance with minimal overtime required while on contract.Work EnvironmentOur large distribution center is climate-controlled in some areas, though it can be warmer in the summer and colder in the winter. The facility is very clean and organized, with clean breakrooms available. The dress code includes shorts and t-shirts in the summer, with steel toe shoes or boots required. You will work in smaller team sizes to foster collaboration.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $15.85 - $15.85/hr.• 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Eldridge,IA.Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Dec 3, 2024.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.