Warehouse Associate

at Aerotek in Clinton, Illinois, United States

Job Description

• LOADER OPERATOR | ENTRY-LEVEL MANUFACTURING **

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

• WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**

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.

• WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**

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.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT**

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:

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 disco