**Job Title: Material Handler** **Job Description** Join our team as a Material Handler, where you will be responsible for reconditioning heat exchange plates by removing old rubber gaskets, cleaning, testing, and preparing them for shipment. This role offers you the opportunity to contribute to a small, supportive team in a laid-back manufacturing environment. **Responsibilities** + Recondition heat exchange plates by removing old rubber gaskets. + Power wash and clean the plates. + Test plates for cracks or holes using specialized materials and black light. + Wash and dry plates after testing. + Glue new gaskets onto the plates. + Transfer plates into an oven for gasket adhesion. + Cool the plates and prepare them for shipment. **Essential Skills** + 1 year of manufacturing or production experience. + Strong attention to detail. + Ability to work effectively in a team. + Capability to lift up to 50 pounds. + Self-motivated with a proactive work ethic. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with general labor, packing, and material handling. + Familiarity with hand tools and assembly processes. + Forklift operation skills. + Basic cleaning and maintenance skills. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy working in a small team environment that values advancement opportunities and offers a relaxed atmosphere as long as production targets are met. For those interested in travel, there are well-compensated opportunities to work with teams at manufacturing sites, including a per diem for extended stays. **Work Environment** The position is based in a manufacturing environment within a very open warehouse. The team is laid-back, focusing on meeting production outputs without undue pressure. The environment is not climate-controlled, so adaptability is important. This is a first-shift opportunity, running from 7 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. The dress code requires steel-toed boots and jeans, with safety glasses and gloves provided. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ankeny, IA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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 Ankeny,IA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 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.