Loader Operator

**Job Title: Loader**

**Job Description**

The Loader will be responsible for working in the yard, moving heavy steel beams and products with a forklift, and unloading/loading them onto trucks.

**Responsibilities**

+ Operate forklifts to move heavy steel products within the yard and load them onto trucks.

+ Ensure the accurate and safe loading of steel products onto trucks for delivery.

+ Operate a band saw to cut materials to specified dimensions.

+ Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate efficient operations.

+ Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

+ Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth operations.

+ Assist with other yard duties as needed.

**Essential Skills**

+ Experience running a forklift and moving non-palletized loads.

+ Ability to lift and move heavy steel products lifting up to 50-75lbs.

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

+ Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.

+ Ability to work in various weather conditions.

**Why Work Here?**

Working here offers the potential for career growth, with opportunities to advance to a Machine Operator role. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including full insurance coverage, a 401k plan, and a union pension. The workplace values employee well-being, offering a wellness program, holiday bonuses, and monthly cash bonus drawings. Additional perks include free gourmet coffee, catered lunches, and a newly renovated lunchroom.

**Work Environment**

The position is based in an Industrial Metal Bending and Fabrication Shop with an outdoor yard. Employees will work in various weather conditions. The day shift operates Monday to Friday, with hours from 5:30 am to 2:00 pm or 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, Oregon.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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 Tualatin,OR.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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.