Location: Omaha,NE, USA
Job Title: Material HandlerJob DescriptionCandidates will be operating overhead cranes to move structural steel. They will use various equipment, including jib cranes, gantry cranes, pallets, transfers, and forklifts.ResponsibilitiesOperate overhead cranes to move structural steel.Utilize jib cranes, gantry cranes, pallets, transfers, and forklifts.Work within a team to communicate and solve problems related to new projects.Maintain a high level of communication with peers and supervisors.Lift 20 lbs continuously, 35 lbs frequently, and 85 lbs occasionally.Essential SkillsExperience in crane operation and material handling.Minimum of 6 months of experience working as a welder for a steel fabricator or manufacturer.Or, a one-year degree or certificate in welding technology from a qualified trade school or college.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in steel manufacturing.General labor experience.Why Work Here?This position offers a dynamic and open work environment with ample opportunities for peer and supervisor communication. Working here provides the chance to engage in diverse projects that require teamwork and problem-solving skills. Employees can benefit from a supportive and collaborative team structure, with regular opportunities for overtime and a shift pay differential for second shift workers.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is a very large warehouse-type facility with open garages and non-climate controlled conditions. During the summer, the heat can be on average 20 degrees hotter than the outside temperature, while it remains normal in winter. Large overhead cranes are stationed over each work area to move steel beams. The environment is spacious, with no work station boundaries, and includes frequent movement of people and forklifts. The dress code includes a t-shirt, jeans, and metatarsal boots. New employees must have their own metatarsal boots from day one, while permanent employees receive annual boot vouchers. The company operates on 4 ten-hour shifts, with overtime offered as a full ten-hour shift on the fifth day. Shifts are Monday to Thursday with overtime on Friday, and Thursday to Sunday with overtime on Monday. First shift runs from 5 AM to 3:30 PM, and the second shift from 3:30 PM to 1:30 AM, with a 7% shift pay differential for the second shift. Employees will be on their feet for the entire shift, with two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break, all paid.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of OMAHA, Nebraska.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.