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Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

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Operate front wheel loaders to mix products and preload railcars for cattle feed to be sent on ... We start everyone as an operator/laborer, so they understand the process from the ground up. We ...

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Operate front wheel loaders to mix products and preload railcars for cattle feed to be sent on ... We start everyone as an operator/laborer, so they understand the process from the ground up. We ...

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Wheel & Rim Reconditioning Operator

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

We're currently looking for a Wheel and Rim Reconditioning Operator to join our team and help keep ... Load and unload rims safely and efficiently * Apply shrink wrap to rims upon completion * Monitor ...

Wheel & Rim Reconditioning Operator

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

We're currently looking for a Wheel and Rim Reconditioning Operator to join our team and help keep ... Load and unload rims safely and efficiently * Apply shrink wrap to rims upon completion * Monitor ...

Loader Operator I

Davenport, IA · On-site

$16.04 - $20.05/hr

The Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up equipment for auction in yards and helping customers during and after auctions. Responsibilities

Secondary Roads Operator II

Adel, IA · On-site

$31.39 - $34.64/hr

Operates a tracked or wheeled loader to load aggregates, dirt, salt, or other material into trucks ... Operator II Additional Duties * Install, repair, and maintain drainage structures such as ...

Operates a tracked or wheeled loader to load aggregates, dirt, salt, or other material into trucks ... Operator II Additional Duties Install, repair, and maintain drainage structures such as reinforced ...

Operates a tracked or wheeled loader to load aggregates, dirt, salt, or other material into trucks ... Operator II Additional Duties Install, repair, and maintain drainage structures such as reinforced ...

Motor Grader Operator

Adel, IA · On-site

$31.39 - $34.64/hr

Operates a tracked or wheeled loader to load aggregates, dirt, salt, or other material into trucks ... Operator II Additional Duties * Install, repair, and maintain drainage structures such as ...

Motor Vehicle Operator II

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$21.25 - $26.75/hr

Experience securing loads of cargo. * Experience working in a warehouse environment. * Two years' experience driving a truck. * Experience operating moving equipment, such as two-wheel hand cart or ...

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Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator information

What is the difference between Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator vs Equipment Operator?

AspectEntry Level Wheel Loader OperatorEquipment Operator
CertificationsOSHA safety training, equipment-specific certificationsOSHA safety training, equipment-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, mining, material handlingConstruction, industrial, mining, and transportation settings
Job DutiesOperate wheel loaders for loading, moving materialsOperate various heavy machinery including loaders, excavators

Both roles require safety certifications and involve working in construction or industrial environments. The main difference is that an Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator specializes in operating wheel loaders specifically, while an Equipment Operator may handle a variety of heavy machinery. The choice depends on the specific equipment and tasks involved in the job.

What cities in Iowa are hiring for Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator jobs?

Cities in Iowa with the most Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator job openings:

Infographic showing various Entry Level Wheel Loader Operator job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Front Wheel Loader Operator

Kool Feed Bag, Inc.

Eddyville, IA • On-site

Veteran-friendly

Signing bonus

Urgent

Training provided

$52K - $89K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

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Job description

Operate front wheel loaders to mix products and preload railcars for cattle feed to be sent on railcar. Must be able to use a manlift and roll railcar tarps. Operate a skidloader and shovel to keep area clean as this is a food grade plant and cleanliness is very important. Team players and motivated indivuals are a MUST. As cattle need to eat year round 24/7/365 days per year, that is how we operate. We also move products around the plant and needed and interact with several other companies. Safety is a major part of our company and the company we work for, therefore an OSHA 10 or more card is great, if you do not have it, we will get you trained so do not let that scare you. We want all of our employees to be happy, succeed and always leave work the same way they arrived.

Company Description

Below Is our schedule and the minimum hours every employee can work, we are busy, so overtime is
always an offer as is growth. Crew Leaders, safety coordinator, maintenance. We start everyone as an operator/laborer, so they understand the process from the ground up. We also offer insurance for employees and a 401K with a 3% company match.
The work does require dealing with some heights to roll tarps on rail cars and you must be able to use a shovel to manually clean your area. The shifts are rotating days and are from 6pm -6am. We follow the same schedule as Cargill so an example of a two-week shifts are as follows:
Week #1 – You would work 42 hours per week.
Sunday - - no work
Monday - - work
Tuesday - - work
Wednesday - - no work
Thursday - - no work
Friday - - work
Saturday - - work
Sunday - - work
Week 2 –
Monday - - no work
Tuesday - - no work
Wednesday - - work
Thursday - - work
Friday - - no work
Saturday - - no work
Sunday - - no work