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Heavy Equipment Operator

Marion, IA · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as excavator w/ GPS, backhoe, dozer, skid-steer, forklift, man-lift, dump truck, snowplow, road grater, front-end loader, and hydraulic ...

Dairiconcepts, L.P.

Cooler Loader/DSD

Le Mars, IA · On-site

$26.90/hr

JOB SUMMARY Our DFA/Kemps Dairy has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated warehouse operators to perform any combination of picking, pulling, and building orders, palletizing products ...

Kemps

Cooler Loader/DSD

Le Mars, IA · On-site

$26.90/hr

JOB SUMMARY Our DFA/Kemps Dairy has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated warehouse operators to perform any combination of picking, pulling, and building orders, palletizing products ...

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA

Cooler Loader/DSD

Le Mars, IA · On-site

$26.90/hr

JOB SUMMARY Our DFA/Kemps Dairy has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated warehouse operators to perform any combination of picking, pulling, and building orders, palletizing products ...

Kemps

Cooler Loader/DSD

Le Mars, IA · On-site

$26.90/hr

JOB SUMMARY Our DFA/Kemps Dairy has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated warehouse operators to perform any combination of picking, pulling, and building orders, palletizing products ...

Kemps

Cooler Loader/DSD

Le Mars, IA

$26.90/hr

JOB SUMMARY Our DFA/Kemps Dairy has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated warehouse operators to perform any combination of picking, pulling, and building orders, palletizing products ...

Dairiconcepts, L.P.

Cooler Loader/DSD

Le Mars, IA · On-site

$26.90/hr

JOB SUMMARY Our DFA/Kemps Dairy has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated warehouse operators to perform any combination of picking, pulling, and building orders, palletizing products ...

Story County, IA

Light Equipment Operator

Nevada, IA · On-site

$55K - $74K/yr

Operates front end-loader to load various materials; operates medium and light equipment such as single axle dump truck; hauls materials; operates controls to tilt box and dump the load. * Operates ...

Story County

Light Equipment Operator

Nevada, IA · On-site

$55K - $74K/yr

Operates front end-loader to load various materials; operates medium and light equipment such as single axle dump truck; hauls materials; operates controls to tilt box and dump the load. Operates ...

Guida's Dairy

Cooler Loader/DSD

Le Mars, IA

$26.90/hr

JOB SUMMARY Our DFA/Kemps Dairy has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated warehouse operators to perform any combination of picking, pulling, and building orders, palletizing products ...

Kemps LLC

Cooler Loader/DSD

Le Mars, IA · On-site

$26.90/hr

Warehouse Operator Our DFA/Kemps Dairy has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated warehouse operators to perform any combination of picking, pulling, and building orders, palletizing ...

Guida's Dairy

Cooler Loader/DSD

Le Mars, IA · On-site

$26.90/hr

JOB SUMMARY Our DFA/Kemps Dairy has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated warehouse operators to perform any combination of picking, pulling, and building orders, palletizing products ...

Kemps

Cooler Loader/DSD

Le Mars, IA · On-site

$26.90/hr

JOB SUMMARY Our DFA/Kemps Dairy has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated warehouse operators to perform any combination of picking, pulling, and building orders, palletizing products ...

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA

Cooler Loader/DSD

Le Mars, IA · On-site

$26.90/hr

JOB SUMMARY Our DFA/Kemps Dairy has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated warehouse operators to perform any combination of picking, pulling, and building orders, palletizing products ...

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What is the difference between Frontend Loader vs Excavator Operator?

AspectFrontend LoaderExcavator Operator
CredentialsOSHA certification, CDL often preferredOSHA certification, CDL often preferred
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, loading docksConstruction sites, digging and trenching areas
Common UsageLoading materials, moving debrisExcavating, trenching, demolition

Both Frontend Loaders and Excavator Operators work in construction and heavy equipment environments, often requiring similar certifications. The main difference lies in their functions: Frontend Loaders are primarily used for loading and moving materials, while Excavator Operators focus on digging and trenching tasks. Understanding these distinctions helps employers and workers choose the right role for specific project needs.

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Infographic showing various Frontend Loader job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution.

Loader (3rd Shift) - O'Neal Steel / Waterloo

Cedar Falls, IA • On-site

O'Neal Steel
Coal, Metals and Minerals Mining • 1 - 5K employees
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$19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago

O'Neal Steel rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

O'Neal Steel has an opening for a (3rd Shift Su-Th 10p-6a) Loader at our Waterloo, IA facility.

The Loader will load and unload material within a warehouse. Utilizes hand trucks, forklifts, overhead cranes, conveyors, spotter trucks and trailers or other handling equipment to move material to and from trucks or trains and within the storage facility. Has knowledge of commonly used practices, and procedures. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to operate a wide variety of material handling equipment including, but not limited to, forklift, overhead crane, stacker crane, side loader, yard dog, etc.
  • Must show critical thinking skills to allow for the required planning and problem-solving.
  • Ability to safely load multi-stop loads for customer delivery.
  • Must have a strong understanding of load balancing to meet DOT weight regulations for legal and over dimensional loads.
  • Verify the accuracy of material, quantity, packaging and other special instructions for each order being shipped.
  • Performs loading duties 70% of the time or greater.
  • Ability to use a variety of hand tools including, but not limited to, grinder, bander, drill, hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, etc.
  • Responsible for providing high quality work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of their position.
  • Must show ability to learn and retain a large range of product knowledge, standard handling and rigging procedures across all products.
  • Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe and organized work area.
  • Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

*Upon offer of employment, candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test (excludes THC).

Benefits: O'Neal Steel offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

  • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Work Site Wellness Programs
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Tuition and Health Club Reimbursement
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Life Insurance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Training and Development Opportunities
  • 401k 

About Us:  With more than100 years in business, O’Neal Steel, an O’Neal Industries affiliate, supplies a wide range of carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum products for companies nationwide. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, O’Neal Steel has 19 strategically located distribution centers throughout the country that offer inventory and value-added processing capabilities tailored to market needs, all while providing high levels of customer service. O’Neal Steel’s industry-leading online platform, PRONTO®, provides continuous access to inventory, pricing, ordering, and account management.

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