Job Information
Aerotek Equipment Operator in De Soto, Kansas
Job Title: Equipment Mover
Job Description
We are seeking an Equipment Mover to uncrate and place machinery used in the manufacture of batteries. This role requires physical labor, attention to detail, and the ability to operate various material handling equipment.
Responsibilities
Unload, load, and unstuff cargoes from trailers or shipping containers.
Uncrate, crate, unpack, pack, and move cargoes using manual or powered hand tools, material handling equipment, etc.
Relocate and rough set cargoes to the designated location on the production floor using manual or powered hand tools, manual toe jacks, material handling equipment like manual skates, dollies, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Essential Skills
General labor
Construction
Hand tool and power tool operation
Previous experience in a labor-intensive role
Forklift operation
Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical labor tasks
Strong attention to detail
Ability to follow instructions accurately
Additional Skills & Qualifications
1+ year of construction or physical labor experience
Ability to walk 10+ miles per day
1+ year of equipment operating experience
Ability to bend, crawl, and walk frequently throughout the day
Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic team where your hard work and dedication will be valued. We offer a supportive work environment that emphasizes teamwork, safety, and professional growth. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge manufacturing facility where your contributions make a real impact.
Work Environment
This position is based in a Panasonic manufacturing facility, involving indoor and outdoor material moving in a 2 million square foot setting. The environment is hot and non-climate controlled, requiring adaptability and resilience.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of De Soto, Kansas.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 De Soto,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2025.
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.