**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe and productive operation of machines, which may include Granulator, Shredder, Color System, Wet Sorter System, and/or Extruder. This role involves material handling and maintaining a high-quality product. **Responsibilities** + Understand, follow, and apply information from the Run Instruction Sheet (RIS). Set up, run, shut down, troubleshoot, clean, and perform general maintenance on machines. + Take regular and proper samples, systematically probe boxes as directed by RIS, and report inequities to lab personnel and supervisors. + Thoroughly clean boxes, lids, and skids before use, and dispose of any substandard material. + Complete the Run Number Time Log at the end of each shift. + Update RIS as needed and communicate information to supervisors promptly. + Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift. + Maintain and complete logs for production ledgers (inbound, outbound, rejects, and run) and quality control. + Complete Work in Process (WIP) or Ready for Sale (RFS) tags. + Compute weights using gross, tare, and net figures accurately. + Weigh material in boxes and hoppers, recording weights correctly. + Become a certified operator on both a forklift and aerial lift as needed. + Assist with training new associates. + Load and unload material, placing it into inventory locations using a forklift or pallet jack. + Compute pounds per hour processed during runs and compute percentages to document run conditions and productivity standards. + Prepare boxes for material by placing labels in proper locations and/or removing extra labels. + Participate in shift meetings and training sessions. **Essential Skills** + Manufacturing experience working around machines (ideally 1+ year). + Capacity for making mathematical computations, including adding, subtracting, and calculating percentages. + Good handwriting for maintaining records on paper. + Experience troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment. + Sit-down forklift experience. + Ability to stand for the duration of the shift outside of breaks. + Ability to lift up to 65 lbs, not repetitively. + Comfortable with heights to operate an aerial lift as needed (25 feet with a harness). + Must have steel-toed or composite-toed shoes. + Ability to work mandated Saturdays if business dictates. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Basic math skills. + Mechanical aptitude. + Experience with machine operation and production. + Quality check experience. + Knowledge of plastics manufacturing, injection molding machine, and extrusion. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life and AD&D, disability, and an employee assistance program (EAP). Additional voluntary benefits and valuable extras are also available. **Work Environment** This position is within a traditional manufacturing environment where large machines handle tasks to receive and separate plastics materials. The facility can be dusty and noisy, requiring hearing and eye protection. Employees must be willing to climb stairs or use an aerial lift. The work environment is hot in the summer and comfortably cool in the winter. Proper attire includes fitted clothing without holes, steel or composite-toed shoes, and no dangling jewelry. Good personal hygiene is required, and cell phones or smartwatches are not allowed on the production floor. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Indianapolis,IN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 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.