**Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator** **Job Description** Employees in this role will be operating brand new 624 K's and other equipment with JD Controls. You will be responsible for moving mulch product out of piles and into piles, loading hoppers with dry mulch into dye machines, and mixing batches by exiting the loader and pouring dye into the hopper. This is a team environment where operating the loader will be a significant part of your day, but you will also be expected to exit the cab frequently and assist in other tasks. **Responsibilities** + Operate brand new 624 K's and other equipment with JD Controls. + Move mulch product out of piles and into piles. + Load hoppers with dry mulch into dye machines. + Mix batches by exiting the loader and pouring dye into the hopper. + Work in a team environment, assisting with various tasks beyond operating the loader. **Essential Skills** + Heavy Equipment Operation + Forklift Operation + Mixing + Batch Plant Experience **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in a warehouse environment + Experience operating forklifts + Indoor and outdoor work environment experience **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision insurance, health screenings, wellness incentives, and tobacco cessation support. We also provide health advocacy, weight loss reimbursement, access to the Marysville Wellness Center, fitness club reimbursement, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. Employees can take advantage of discounted stock purchases, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, business travel accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, disability programs, supplemental medical insurance, and adoption assistance. Additionally, we offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), vacation and holidays, legal services, mental health and substance abuse support, paid time off for volunteerism, and leaves of absence. **Work Environment** The work environment is an outdoor mulch production facility. It is hot in the summer, cold in the winter, wet when it rains, and dusty when it's dry. Windy conditions can cause loose particles in the air, which may irritate the eyes, nose, and throat. Safety PPE will be provided. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PACIFIC JUNCTION, Iowa. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in PACIFIC JUNCTION,IA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 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 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.