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VESTIS

Production Loader Operator

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

More than a provider, we are a partner in productivity, trusted to keep you running. Join us and build a career supporting the people who make it all work. Overview Performs work as part of a team in ...

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Turner Mining Group

Loader Operator

Hinkley, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Overview Turner Staffing Group is hiring a Production Loader Operator to support a mining operation in Hinkley, California. This is a key production role responsible for efficiently loading haul ...

Turner Mining Group

Loader Operator

Hinkley, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Overview Turner Staffing Group is hiring a Production Loader Operator to support a mining operation in Hinkley, California. This is a key production role responsible for efficiently loading haul ...

Turner Mining Group

Loader Operator

Hinkley, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Overview Turner Staffing Group is hiring a Production Loader Operator to support a mining operation in Hinkley, California. This is a key production role responsible for efficiently loading haul ...

Vulcan Materials

Loader Operator

Portsmouth, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Pit/Production Loader Operator Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based ...

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Vulcan Materials

Pit/Production Loader

Decatur, GA · On-site

$15.50 - $19/hr

Pit/Production Loader Operator The Pit/Production Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to load materials, such as rock and gravel into haul trucks or feeder.

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Vulcan Materials

Pit/Production Loader

Morganton, NC · On-site

$12.75 - $15.50/hr

Pit/Production Loader Operator The Pit/Production Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to load materials, such as rock and gravel into haul trucks or feeder.

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Vulcan Materials

Pit/Production Loader

Buckeye, AZ · On-site

$16.50 - $19.25/hr

Pit/Production Loader Operator Opening is for the Buckeye Aggregate plant in Buckeye, Arizona. The Pit/Production Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to load ...

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Vulcan Materials Company

Pit/Production Loader

Buckeye, AZ · On-site

$15.50 - $19/hr

Job Summary The Pit/Production Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to load materials, such as rock, and gravel into haul trucks or feeder. The role requires a ...

Vulcan Materials Company

Pit/Production Loader

Belton, SC

$14 - $17.25/hr

Job Summary The Pit/Production Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to load materials, such as rock, and gravel into haul trucks or feeder. The role requires a ...

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Vulcan Materials Company

Pit/Production Loader

Belton, SC · On-site

$14 - $17.25/hr

Job Summary The Pit/Production Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to load materials, such as rock, and gravel into haul trucks or feeder. The role requires a ...

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Vulcan Materials Company

Pit/Production Loader

Abilene, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

Job Summary The Pit/Production Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to load materials, such as rock, and gravel into haul trucks or feeder. The role requires a ...

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Vulcan Materials Company

Pit/Production Loader

Lithonia, GA

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Job Summary The Pit/Production Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to load materials, such as rock, and gravel into haul trucks or feeder. The role requires a ...

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Vulcan Materials

Pit/Production Loader

Lithonia, GA · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Job Summary The Pit/Production Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to load materials, such as rock, and gravel into haul trucks or feeder. The role requires a ...

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Vulcan Materials

Pit/Production Loader

Hendersonville, NC · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Job Summary The Pit/Production Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to load materials, such as rock, and gravel into haul trucks or feeder. The role requires a ...

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Vulcan Materials

Pit/Production Loader

Belton, SC · On-site

$14 - $17.25/hr

Job Summary The Pit/Production Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to load materials, such as rock, and gravel into haul trucks or feeder. The role requires a ...

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Vulcan Materials Company

Pit/Production Loader

Morganton, NC · On-site

$12.75 - $15.50/hr

Job Summary The Pit/Production Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to load materials, such as rock, and gravel into haul trucks or feeder. The role requires a ...

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How much do production loader operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for production loader operator in the United States is $18.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Production Loader Operator vs Material Handler?

AspectProduction Loader OperatorMaterial Handler
CredentialsHigh school diploma, OSHA certifications, equipment operation licensesHigh school diploma, OSHA certifications, forklift licenses
Work EnvironmentFactories, construction sites, industrial plantsWarehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities
Job FocusLoading materials into machinery, operating loaders, ensuring efficient material flowMoving, storing, and managing inventory of materials

The Production Loader Operator primarily focuses on operating heavy machinery to load materials, ensuring smooth production processes. In contrast, the Material Handler manages inventory movement and storage. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments, but their core responsibilities differ in operational focus.

What are some common challenges faced by a Production Loader Operator, and how can they be addressed?

Production Loader Operators often encounter challenges such as managing heavy machinery safely in fast-paced environments and maintaining consistent productivity during long shifts. Effective communication with team members, regular equipment checks, and adhering to safety protocols are essential for mitigating risks. Staying attentive to changes in material quality and load specifications also helps prevent operational delays and ensures smooth workflow. Many employers provide ongoing training and support to help operators stay up-to-date with best practices and equipment advancements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Production Loader Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Production Loader Operator, you need experience with heavy machinery operation, basic mechanical aptitude, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with equipment such as front-end loaders, conveyor systems, and sometimes specific certifications like OSHA safety training are typically required. Attention to detail, strong teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These skills and qualifications ensure safe, efficient material handling and contribute to smooth production workflows.

What are Production Loader Operators?

Production Loader Operators are skilled workers responsible for operating heavy machinery, such as loaders, to move materials—like soil, rock, sand, or gravel—on construction sites, mines, or industrial plants. Their main duties include loading materials onto trucks, stockpiling resources, and ensuring efficient material flow. They must follow safety protocols, perform routine equipment checks, and work closely with other site personnel. This role is critical for maintaining productivity and ensuring that materials are handled safely and efficiently.
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Production Loader Operator

Production Loader Operator

VESTIS

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

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Posted 6 days ago

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7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Meet Vestis®: For the People Who Make It All Work
At Vestis®, we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams safe, confident, and focused on what matters most. More than a provider, we are a partner in productivity, trusted to keep you running.
Join us and build a career supporting the people who make it all work.
Overview
Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the laundry facility.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions
  • Becomes familiar with the garment numbering system (GID) and shipping schedule board
  • Follows a shipping schedule and knows the initial step to separate garments into routes for specific sort area (first, second, or third)
  • Removes garments from supply rail, places on the appropriate conveyor or placard hook by route (first sort), by last man numbered (second sort), or by customer number (third sort)
  • Hangs all shirts of the same route then hangs all pants before proceeding to the next batch/bar
  • Removes odd garments and places them in the correct space on the odd numbered garment bar
  • Informs the supervisor of any quality, mechanical, or shipping schedule problems
  • Watches the end of the supply bars for falling garments and re-hangs fallen garments on appropriate bar
  • Stops the line when jams or other problems occur further down the line and for breaks
  • Monitors garments for wrinkles and removes garments not meeting specified quality standards in terms of ink stains, tears, holes, missing buttons, or loose tags
  • Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities
  • Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Ability to understand all required training, written, and verbal instructions
  • Working knowledge of basic math skills
  • Good verbal and/or written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to meet attendance schedule
Working Environment/Safety Requirements
  • Work is performed in a warehouse setting and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noise
  • Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends
  • Overtime required as needed
Physical Requirements
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
  • Position involves repetitive motions over the duration of an entire shift
  • Requires continuous reaching at shoulder and/or overhead level
  • Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations
  • Requires standing and walking for long periods of time

Education
High school degree or equivalent preferred
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Vestis® is the second largest provider in the industry with over 300,000 customer locations and approximately 20,000 teammates across North America. Vestis® is a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category. Vestis® provides clean and safe uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end markets. The Company's comprehensive service offering includes a full-service uniform rental program, cleanroom and other specialty garment processing, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies and more.
Vestis® is an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, relation, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Vestis Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information below to request the appropriate accommodation.
Reasonable Accommodations and the Online Application Process
Consistent with Vestis and Canadian Linen's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Vestis or Canadian Linen, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-833-901-8823 or email us at accessibility@vestis.com.
Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Thank you for your interest in an employment opportunity with Vestis, Canadian Linen and Québec Linge.

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