Machine Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Defiance, Ohio
  • Full Time
1st and 3rd Shift Operators $20/hour**

**Job Description**

As a General Production Worker, you will be responsible for adhering to SOP guidelines, accurately following mix instructions, and ensuring the correct use of ingredients. You will check weights, record lot and bag numbers, practice sanitation on equipment, and maintain a clean work area while performing minor equipment maintenance under supervision. The role involves lifting weights consistently and working in confined spaces.

**Responsibilities**

+ Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to production tasks.

+ Accurately execute written and verbal mix instructions.

+ Ensure the correct usage of ingredients.

+ Check weights and record all lot and bag numbers used.

+ Practice sanitation of equipment and maintain a clean work environment.

+ Perform minor maintenance work on area equipment as needed, under supervision.

+ Consistently lift and shift weights of 50-55 lbs at waist height.

+ Navigate confined spaces, including spiral staircases, due to the building's age.

+ Work in non-air-conditioned areas, which can be hot.

+ Utilize heights such as catwalks above machinery.

**Essential Skills**

+ Ability to consistently lift 50-55 lbs.

+ Willingness to train for forklift usage in the future.

+ Previous experience in machine operation within manufacturing settings.

+ Experience with batch mixing and recipe reading.

+ Mechanical inclination for performing basic maintenance tasks.

+ Legible reading and writing skills.

+ Mathematical skills involving decimals and fractions.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.75/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 Defiance,OH.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 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.
Job ID: 488116996
Originally Posted on: 8/5/2025

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