Loadout Technician

Loadout Operator

The Loadout Technician is responsible for efficiently loading and unloading trucks, railcars, totes, and containers in compliance with company standards. This role requires the ability to work at heights and in various weather conditions. Key responsibilities include properly documenting shipping and receiving logs, conducting initial lab analysis on inbound products, verifying freight bills, and preparing shipping documentation. The technician will also maintain cleanliness in the tank farm and trucking bay, manage inventory records, and operate material handling equipment and company vehicles safely.

Responsibilities :

• Load and unload trucks, railcars, totes, and containers according to company standards.
• Climb and work at heights on semi-tractor trailers and railcars in varying weather conditions.
• Document shipping and receiving logs accurately for every shipment.
• Conduct initial lab analysis on inbound products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Verify freight bills and prepare / review packing lists, bills of lading, and other shipping documentation.

Essential Skills :

Work Environment :

The work schedule is from 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm. Employees must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to dust, heat, noise, and fumes. The dress code is casual with required steel-toed boots, hard hats, safety glasses, and additional PPE, with uniforms provided later.

Job Type & Location :

This is a contract to hire position based out of Ames, IA.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Ames, IA.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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 meet 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.