NEWTON, Ill. — Peoples State Bank is accepting applications for a Loan Operations Specialist at its Newton location, offering an hourly wage of $17 to $21 per hour along with a comprehensive employee benefits package.
The bank, which has served Illinois communities since 1875, is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented individual to support its loan operations department. The position focuses on loan processing, servicing, recordkeeping, and customer service while helping ensure efficient day-to-day loan operations.
Primary responsibilities include reviewing loan files for completeness and compliance, booking new loans, processing loan payments and transactions, maintaining loan records in the bank’s core system, scanning documentation into the imaging system, preparing management reports, and assisting customers with loan-related questions. The specialist will also work closely with loan officers and other departments to ensure timely and accurate loan processing.
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a customer-service mindset. The position also requires the ability to work rotating Saturday shifts. Previous banking or loan operations experience, familiarity with core banking or imaging systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are preferred but not required.
Peoples State Bank offers a competitive benefits package that includes free medical and dental insurance for employees, vision insurance, paid time off, profit sharing, 11 paid holidays, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
The position generally follows a Monday through Friday schedule with occasional Saturday hours. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and credit review.
Peoples State Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Those interested in applying should email their résumé to psbhr@psbnewton.net.
