Machine Operator

As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and productive operation of various machines, including Granulator, Shredder, Color System, Wet Sorter System, and Extruder. This role involves material handling and ensuring the production of high-quality products.

**Responsibilities**

+ Set up, run, shut down, troubleshoot, clean, and perform general maintenance on machines.

+ Understand, follow, and apply information from the Run Instruction Sheet.

+ Take regular and proper samples and systematically probe boxes as directed by RIS. Report inequities to lab personnel and supervisor.

+ Complete the Run Number Time Log at the end of each shift and update RIS as needed, passing information to the supervisor timely.

+ Properly complete logs for production ledgers (inbound, outbound, rejects, and run) and quality control.

+ Compute weights using correct gross, tare, and net figures, and record them appropriately.

+ Assist with training new associates.

+ Load and unload material and place it into inventory locations using forklift or pallet jack.

+ Compute pounds per hour processed during the run and document run conditions and productivity standards.

+ Prepare boxes for material by placing labels correctly and removing extra labels.

+ Participate in shift meetings and training sessions.

**Requirements**

+ Machine Operating experience, 1+ years minimum

+ Good handwriting for record-keeping.

+ 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.

+ Comfort with heights, willing to use aerial lift as needed.

+ Steel-toed or composite-toed shoes.

**Available Shifts & Pay**

+ 1st shift: 7:30am - 4:00pm Monday-Friday **($19)**

+ 2nd shift: 3:30pm - 12am Monday-Friday **($21)**

**Why Work Here?**

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), life insurance, AD&D, disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) are offered. Voluntary benefits include stock options, 401k, and other valuable extras.

**Work Environment**

This role is in a traditional manufacturing environment with large machines performing tasks related to plastics recycling. The facility is dusty and noisy, requiring hearing and eye protection. Employees must be prepared to climb stairs or use an aerial lift for troubleshooting or fixing jams. The environment is hot in summer and comfortable in winter. Dock workers primarily load and unload trucks along the facility's outer wall. Adherence to the dress code is essential to ensure safety, including wearing non-baggy clothing, steel or composite toe shoes, and securing long hair. Personal hygiene is expected, and cell phones or smart watches are prohibited on the production floor.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of the Park 100 area in 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 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.