Operator

Loading Operator

Job Description

The Process Loading Operator ensures the safe and efficient washing, loading, and unloading of trucks in a highly automated production facility. This role follows established procedures for loading, unloading, cleaning, and documentation while maintaining strict compliance with environmental, safety, quality, and legal regulations. The position works closely with the Process Supervisor and uses inventory management software and process control systems to support accurate, timely shipment of products.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all environmental, safety, quality, and legal regulations in the work area.
• Follow established procedures for loading and unloading trucks to ensure safe and accurate product transfer.
• Adhere to the truck loading schedule to support on-time shipments.
• Follow established cleaning and CIP (Clean-In-Place) procedures to maintain equipment cleanliness and product integrity.
• Use the truck loading program and process control computers to operate and monitor loading activities.
• Verify that trucks are loaded correctly, sealed properly, and that all paperwork is accurate before the truck leaves the plant.
• Notify the Supervisor promptly of any equipment failures, irregularities, or operational problems.
• Learn and comply with all established safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and food safety rules, as well as general company policies.
• Verify the accuracy of all information related to production, loading, and documentation.
• Record and maintain accurate written and electronic information to support traceability and quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical and operational issues with equipment and processes as needed.
• Operate production and loading machinery safely and efficiently in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of production or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds safely and repeatedly as needed.
• Ability to stand on feet for up to 12 hours at a time.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and work with mechanical systems and equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures for loading, unloading, cleaning, and documentation.
• Ability to accurately complete shipping documentation such as Bills of Lading and Certificates of Analysis using inventory management software.
• Basic ability to use process control computers and truck loading programs.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical or operational issues in a production environment.
• Commitment to following safety, GMP, food safety, and quality standards at all times.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, including every other weekend.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating production or process equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in hot, humid, or otherwise challenging industrial environments.
• Familiarity with automated production systems and process control computers.
• Experience recording and maintaining both written and electronic production data.
• Comfort working around moving mechanical parts, loud noise, and airborne particles.
• Ability to work at heights and in wet or humid conditions when required.

Why Work Here?

You will join a highly automated production facility where safety is a top priority and operating standards are clearly defined. The role offers a structured rotating schedule that provides every other weekend off, supporting a predictable work-life rhythm. As you grow in the position and transition to direct employment, you can benefit from a competitive pay increase and long-term stability in a core production operation. You will develop valuable skills in production, mechanical troubleshooting, and process control systems within a well-established, safety-focused environment.

Work Environment

The production room environment is very hot, often exceeding 100 degrees, and you must be comfortable working in high heat and standing for 12-hour shifts. You will regularly work around moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. You will frequently encounter wet and humid conditions, high or precarious places, extreme cold and heat, and a loud noise level. The schedule follows a 2-days-on/2-days-off, 3-days-on/3-days-off rotation, resulting in working every other weekend and having every other weekend off, with 12-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The dress code includes steel-toe boots, lab coat and pants, hair and beard nets, and appropriate safety equipment.

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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.