LOADER OPERATOR | ENTRY-LEVEL MANUFACTURING *
Metal Fabrication & Material Handling
1st & 2nd Shift Available
Pay Growth + Long-Term Career Opportunity
Hands-On Training Available
READY TO BUILD A CAREER IN MANUFACTURING?
If you're hardworking, dependable, and looking for a hands-on job where you can learn multiple skills and increase your earning potential over time, this is an excellent opportunity.
We're hiring Loader Operators to join a busy metal fabrication operation producing metal roofing, siding, trim, and structural components for large buildings.
You'll do much more than load and unload material. You'll gain hands-on experience with sheet metal, machine operation, material handling, packaging, quality inspection, and production while cross-training throughout the facility.
New to metal fabrication? That's okay. Entry-level candidates who are ready to learn are encouraged to apply!
- WHY YOU'LL WANT THIS JOB*
Entry-level training available
1st & 2nd shift opportunities
Opportunity to increase your pay as your skills and experience grow
Cross-training in multiple manufacturing positions
Learn valuable metal fabrication and machine operation skills
Long-term growth into more advanced responsibilities
Family-owned company that values hard work and reliability
Hands-on, team-oriented work environment
Opportunity to build experience in production, shipping, material handling, and fabrication
This is a hands-on position where your responsibilities can change based on daily production needs.
You'll help:
Load and unload sheet metal, roofing, siding, and trim
Bring raw materials into production and move finished products throughout the facility
Bundle sheet metal products and prepare them for shipment
Palletize orders using a banding gun
Strap and secure products to pallets and trucks
Operate machinery in the trim department to form metal building components
Load sheet metal into trim machines safely and efficiently
Use a tape measure to verify product dimensions
Perform visual quality inspections to identify defects
Use basic math to verify measurements, quantities, and order information
Handle sheet metal products weighing approximately 5060 lbs
Assist with frames and structural components for building projects
Perform general production, assembly, packaging, and material handling
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Work with team members across shifts to meet production and shipping schedules
- GET PAID TO LEARN MULTIPLE SKILLS*
One of the biggest advantages of this position is the opportunity to cross-train.
Depending on production needs, you may learn positions such as:
Loader
Bundler
Trim Operator
Skid Builder
Machine Operator
General Production / Labor
If you want a job where you can learn instead of doing the exact same task every day, this could be a great fit.
You should be comfortable:
Working on your feet throughout your shift
Lifting and handling 5060 lbs regularly
Using a tape measure accurately
Performing basic math
Completing visual quality checks
Using hand tools, banding guns, and straps
Working safely around machinery and heavy materials
Keeping up in a fast-paced production environment
Learning different jobs throughout the facility
Maintaining reliable attendance
Working occasional Saturdays when needed
Manufacturing or metal fabrication experience is helpful, but candidates with a strong interest in learning are encouraged to apply.
EXPERIENCE THAT CAN HELP YOU STAND OUT
Previous experience with any of the following is a plus:
Sheet metal fabrication
Cutting or bending metal
Construction
General labor
Loading / unloading
Machine operation
Manufacturing
Production
Assembly
Packaging
Palletizing
Shipping preparation
Overhead cranes
Metal fabrication supervision
Don't have all of these? That's okay. Entry-level training is available.
** AVAILABLE SHIFTS
1st Shift**
MondayFriday | 6:00 AM2:30 PM
2nd Shift
MondayFriday | 3:00 PM11:30 PM
Occasional Saturdays may be required based on production needs.
You'll work in a busy metal fabrication shop producing roofing, siding, trim, and structural products for large buildings.
You'll move between areas including trim, purlin, bundling, and loading while working around machinery used to cut, bend, and form sheet metal.
This is a non-temperature-controlled facility, so working conditions will vary with the seasons.
The position is active and hands-on. Expect to spend most of your shift on your feet while working with sheet metal, machinery, hand tools, banding equipment, and other material-handling equipment.
Appropriate industrial safety gear and practical work clothing are required.
- BUILD MORE THAN A PAYCHECK*
This is a family-owned operation that values hands-on training, safety, teamwork, and long-term development.
Come in ready to work and learn, and you'll have the opportunity to:
Build valuable manufacturing experience
Learn metal fabrication
Develop machine operation skills
Cross-train in multiple departments
Increase your earning potential as your skills grow
Work toward more advanced responsibilities
READY TO GET TO WORK?
If you have experience in manufacturing, construction, warehouse work, loading/unloading, machine operation, general labor, or production, we want to hear from you.
No metal fabrication experience? Don't count yourself out. If you're reliable, comfortable with physical work, and ready to learn, apply today!
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clinton, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.65 - $19.65/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clinton, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Clinton,IL.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
