Loader HILO Detroit 20.50 1st Shift Plastics

This position involves the safe and efficient operation of a yard switcher, with responsibilities including the loading of finished goods and raw materials into bulk tank wagons. The role requires weighing tankers in and out on the company scale to ensure all paperwork matches the assigned tanker and materials. The driver will ensure proper staging of tankers and inspect and connect related connections from storage tanks or blend vessels prior to loading materials. Strong communication skills are essential to report any issues or delays to shift supervisors or managers.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a yard switcher and load finished goods and raw materials into bulk tank wagons.
• Weigh tankers in and out and ensure paperwork accuracy.
• Properly stage tankers and inspect connections from storage tanks or blend vessels.
• Communicate with shift supervisors/managers about any issues or delays.
• Move trailers on site to support production.
• Transport drum trailers between the dock and yard as needed.

• Ability to move drums up to 500 pounds with a hilo in a safe manner.
• Experience in moving plastic drums.
• Forklift certification from previous positions.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk significant distances daily.
• Capability to work in small spaces and high locations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift bags and containers up to 50 pounds safely.

• Knowledge of chemicals.
• Experience as a chemical operator.

Join a tenured group of employees and enjoy union benefits.

Work Environment

The work environment varies with cold conditions in winter due to open doors and hot conditions in summer. It is a dirty environment, but operates in a team setting where operators work independently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, MI.

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $20.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

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.