Job Description
The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe and productive operation of machines, including Granulator, Shredder, Color System, Wet Sorter System, and Extruder. This position involves material handling and maintaining a high-quality product.
ResponsibilitiesUnderstand, 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 and systematically probe boxes as directed by RIS. Report inequities to lab personnel and supervisors.Thoroughly clean boxes, lids, and skids before use. Dispose of any substandard material before reusing.Complete the Run Number Time Log at the end of each shift.Update RIS as needed and pass information to the supervisor promptly.Keep the work area clean and organized throughout the shift.Maintain and properly 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 correct gross, tare, and net figures.Weigh material in boxes and hoppers and record weights accurately.Become a certified operator on both a forklift and aerial lift as needed.Assist with training new associates.Load and unload material and place it into inventory locations using a forklift or pallet jack.Compute pounds per hour processed during run.Compute percentages to document various 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 SkillsExperience in a manufacturing environment, ideally 1+ years working around machines.Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, and calculating percentages.Mechanical aptitude and experience in machine operation.Good handwriting for record-keeping.Experience troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.Sit down forklift experience unless highly skilled as a machine operator.Ability to stand for the duration of the shift, outside of breaks.Ability to lift up to 65 lbs, not repetitively.Comfortable with heights, able to use an aerial lift up to 25 feet with a harness.Steel-toed or composite-toed shoes required (not provided).Additional Skills & QualificationsManufacturing experience in plastics manufacturing, injection molding, and extrusion.Production experience and quality check skills.Forklift operation and general labor experience.Why Work Here?
The parent company offers excellent benefits, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life and AD&D, disability, and an employee assistance program (EAP). Voluntary benefits and stock options are available, along with a 401k plan and other valuable extras.
Work Environment
This role offers day shifts from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, and night shifts from 11:30 pm to 8:00 am, Sunday night to Thursday night. The work environment is a traditional manufacturing setting with large machines, some up to two stories high. There is some dust and noise, requiring hearing and eye protection. Employees must be willing to climb stairs or use an aerial lift to troubleshoot or fix jams. Despite the potential impression, the environment is clean and organized.
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 - $22.00/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 Jul 16, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
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.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe 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.
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