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Job Title: Equipment Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Equipment Operator responsible for operating machinery such as forklifts, backhoes, and front end loaders in the shipyard. The role involves moving mixed products, turning piles, and preparing organic mixes while ensuring proper segregation. Flexibility is essential as duties may also include cleaning equipment, handling materials weighing up to 50 lbs, and performing light cleanup tasks.

Responsibilities

+ Operate heavy equipment including forklifts, backhoes, and front end loaders.

+ Move mixed products and turn piles within the shipyard.

+ Prepare and segregate organic mixes.

+ Handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

+ Perform light cleanup tasks and maintain equipment cleanliness.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in operating backhoes, front end loaders, and forklifts.

+ 2-3 years of experience using a backhoe, skid loader, front end loader, and forklift.

+ Ability to work in a dusty, non-climate controlled environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and remain on feet for most of the day.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team in a production environment where you can hone your equipment operating skills. Experience the satisfaction of contributing to essential operations while being part of a supportive community.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a non-climate controlled industrial production facility, both inside the warehouse and outside in the shipping yard. Be prepared for dusty and hot conditions. The facility is a tobacco-free zone, requiring any tobacco use to be off the property.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pacific Junction, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Pacific Junction,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 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.