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Material Handler

Iowa City, IA 52240

Posted: 11/11/2025 Job Number: 774830 Pay Rate: 18.00 Industry: Distribution

Job Description

Position Title: Material Handler

Wage: $18/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6am-2:30pm

Join a supportive team where safety, organization, and teamwork come first! This Material Handler role in Iowa City, IA offers hands-on work, forklift training, and the chance to grow with a company that values reliability and precision. Apply now!

Material Handler Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Safely load, unload, transport and store materials, including recyclable, hazardous and non-hazardous waste
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment (training available if needed)
- Label, sort, and stage materials in designated areas
- Maintain accurate inventory records and documentation

Material Handler Requirements:
- Previous material handling experience
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one (company provides training)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes messy environment with exposure to liquid consumer products

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.

Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
- Over 40 years of staffing experience

Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

cedarrapids@qpsemployment.com
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