Loadmaster
- Belong Dickinson
- Nov 4
- 2 min read
Proven for America’s Toughest Routes
Loadmaster is a leading manufacturer of high-quality refuse equipment.
About Loadmaster
Since 1992, Loadmaster has been manufacturing refuse bodies for garbage trucks. All of its equipment is made with pride in the USA.
Loadmaster’s broad dealership network spans the United States. The cities of Chicago, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and San Antonio have custom Loadmaster garbage trucks in their fleets. Customers select their preferred chassis, and the refuse bodies are custom-built and painted according to their specifications.
Loadmaster makes two different models of refuse bodies – rear loads and side loads. The difference between the styles is that one is automated and one is not. Since many of the dealers service cities, rear-load trucks are the highest volume, even with technology changes in the industry. Larger cities have less space for the extendable arm to lift the garbage can and empty it on the side of the truck. Side loads are commonly found in neighborhoods and housing communities, where one driver can operate the truck with the automated arm.
The manufacturer has seen a significant increase in production due to investments in technology and staffing. In addition to adding a new paint facility with two paint booths, the company has also added newer, faster machines and overhead crane structures to increase productivity and workflow. They have also increased their engineering staff by adding manufacturing engineers and design engineers.
Careers at Loadmaster
Loadmaster has three plants on site. The north facility is a fabrication shop and weld shop where raw materials are used to build the framework of the truck body. From there, the
product moves to the paint building, which is very similar to an auto body shop, where they pull the trucks in and paint them. When the paint is cured, the product moves to the south facility, which is the main assembly plant.
Since all products are built from the ground up on-site in Norway, Michigan, welding comprises 60% of Loadmaster’s workforce. There is a wide range of weld work available because the company has five different processes. Whether you're an entry-level welder straight out of high school and have experience taking classes at the Career & Technical Education Center, there is an opportunity to gain experience and work your way into more complex builds.
Since each truck is custom and customer-driven, the assembly process is not standard. This offers people something new every day. Many employees here like the fact that Monday is different from Tuesday. The variety is nice. And paint… if you're painting, sometimes you might use 2 or 3 different colors a day. There’s something for everybody.
We build from the ground up. Every truck is unique based on the customer needs. Many employees embrace the variability of work-related tasks in their daily schedules.
In 2025, Loadmaster has increased its headcount by 25. With approximately 100
employees, and counting, now is an excellent time to come in and take advantage of a great opportunity, regardless of your skill level, especially if you are up for a challenging and rewarding career.
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