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**Crane Operator - $20/Hour - Start ASAP**

_Join a dynamic team in a large metal and fabrication shop where you will play a crucial role in preparing and shipping steel materials. You will gain valuable experience and have opportunities for career advancement._

**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD

**Hours:** 1st shift hours are 6am-4pm & 2nd shift 3:30pm-1:30am

Responsibilities

+ Prepare steel plates for shipment using overhead cranes.

+ Fabricate and cut steel products using a steel saw.

+ Package shipments with ship tape, crates, and pallets.

+ Assist in loading materials onto trucks using overhead cranes.

+ Keep track of orders using the computer system.

Skills & Qualifications

+ 3 years of warehouse experience.

+ At least 1 year of overhead crane experience.

+ Proficiency in crane operation and material handling.

+ Ability to perform heavy lifting and stand for extended periods.

+ Basic computer skills to track orders.

+ Experience as an order picker or forklift operator.

+ Ability to train on day shift for 2 weeks.

+ Ability to distinguish colors (as aisles are color-coded).

_Why Work Here?_

_Be part of an easy-going company that values internal promotion, offering employees the chance to progress from warehouse roles to operator positions. Enjoy a 2nd shift pay differential, receive overtime pay for work beyond 8 hours in a day, and benefit from a 10% company matching 401k._

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 Sioux Falls,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

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.