Job Title: Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Operator to support our production operations. The Operator will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe handling of materials, operating production equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, punctual, and possess strong multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow and comply with all safety procedures.

• Transfer products using pallet jacks and forklifts, and manually load materials into the feed system.

• Oversee and load/unload materials from the top and bottom of railcars.

• Operate production equipment, including setting up the feed system, extruder, and auxiliary equipment.

• Collect and maintain production records.

• Monitor the status of the process, troubleshoot issues, and report details to the supervisor and QA staff.

• Clean process equipment and facilities to maintain a clean work environment.

• Inspect products in railcars.

• Perform efficient clean-outs on production equipment for change-overs.

• Oversee and execute specific equipment and facility improvement projects.

• Understand and apply basic math skills.

• Contribute to team improvements and assist in their implementation.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Forklift operation

• Supervision

• Warehouse operations

• Inventory control

• Troubleshooting

• Quality assurance

• Inspection reporting

• Production processes

• Machine operation

• General production experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' direct experience in at least two of the following areas: Loss-In-Weight Feeders, Polymer Extrusion operation, Pneumatic Conveying operations, Rail Yard operations, Forklift operation.

• Minimum of two years' experience in at least two of the aforementioned areas.

• Six Sigma certification is a plus.

• Experience in the Medical or Food Industry (CGMP) is advantageous.

• Familiarity with MES systems.

• Quality Control testing involving polymers.

• Basic Machine Maintenance experience.

Why Work Here?

We are a stable and growing company offering room for growth and advancement. We provide comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, short-term and long-term disability. Join a dynamic team and contribute to our success with opportunities for professional development.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily indoors with occasional outdoor tasks. The facility is not climate controlled but maintains a comfortable temperature. This role involves working with extruder machines and biometric feeders.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00

• 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 Chesapeake,VA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 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.