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Job Title: Loadout Technician

Job Description

As a Loadout Technician, you will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks, railcars, and containers while adhering to company standards. This role requires the ability to work at elevations in varying weather conditions, from extreme cold to intense heat, to ensure seamless shipping and receiving operations.

Responsibilities

+ Load and unload trucks, railcars, and totes/containers in accordance with company standards.

+ Document shipping and receiving logs/files/records for every shipment accurately.

+ Conduct initial lab analysis on inbound product to ensure it meets quality standards.

+ Verify freight bills and prepare/review packing lists, bills of lading, and other shipping documentation.

+ Maintain cleanliness of the tank farm and trucking bay.

+ Receive parts and supplies for plant/office and properly file them for inventory records.

+ Enter customer data into the data management system as required.

+ Facilitate customer sample requests.

+ Operate material handling equipment safely (forklifts, telehandler, pallet jacks).

+ Operate company vehicles safely (box truck).

+ Wear proper PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes) and utilize safety harness/fall arrest system when required.

+ Cross-train with production and assist with plant operations/maintenance when required.

+ Package products and prepare them for shipping in accordance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.

+ Answer phones professionally and communicate with customer/shipping company representatives by email.

+ Provide documentation to customers as needed.

+ Receive after-hours calls to facilitate operations and respond accordingly.

+ Comply with all company food safety and occupational safety requirements.

+ Maintain a clean, food-safe, and occupationally safe truck bay.

+ Participate in company training programs.

+ Perform all other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in material handling, shipping, and receiving.

+ Proficiency in document management and data entry.

+ Ability to load and unload trucks efficiently.

+ Forklift operation certification.

+ Strong inspection and customer service skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Valid driver's license.

+ Comfortable working at heights.

+ Ability to routinely lift up to 75 lbs.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 5% 401k match after one year, seven paid holidays, flex days, and three weeks of PTO to start. Benefit from yearly wage raises and end-of-year cash bonus opportunities. There are ample promotion opportunities, with evaluations every 6-12 months. Additionally, potential for tuition assistance and further professional growth.

Work Environment

The work schedule is from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in a climate-controlled environment, with duties performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. You may be exposed to dust, heat, noise, and fumes. The dress code is casual, requiring steel-toed boots, hard hats, safety glasses, and additional PPE. Uniforms are provided later on.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Ames,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 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.