Warehouse Associate – Overhead Crane Operator
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Pay: $19–$21/hr. + Overtime Available
Shifts:
1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Move Steel. Learn New Skills. Grow Your Career.
We're hiring Warehouse Associates to operate overhead cranes and load structural steel beams. If you're dependable, ready to work, and want a long-term opportunity with solid pay and room to grow—this is it.
What You'll Be Doing
Operate overhead cranes to lift and position steel beams
Load trucks based on customer order sheets
Track inventory in your assigned bay
Keep your crane clean and in working condition
Ensure all loads are secure and within lifting limits
What You Bring
6+ months of warehouse experience
Experience with forklifts or pallet jacks
Comfortable lifting and handling heavy materials
Prior overhead crane experience is a plus—but not required
Willingness to learn and grow into skilled roles
Why You'll Want This Job
$19–$21/hr starting pay
Learn to operate overhead cranes— no experience needed
Health insurance: 70% of premiums covered
401(k) with company match + 5% annual bonus
Opportunity to go permanent in just 90 days
Room to grow into leadership or specialized roles
Work Environment
Metal distribution center (non-temperature controlled)
Clean facility with constant truck activity
Small team (2–3 people per shift)
PPE provided: steel-toed boots, jeans, work shirt, hard hat, vest, safety glasses
Apply Today – Start Moving Tomorrow
If you're ready to work hard, learn fast, and earn well, apply now and lock in your spot. Expect a call or text from Kason!
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Omaha,NE.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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.