Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

The Machine Operator plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient production processes. This position requires the individual to perform essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities to ensure they can perform their duties effectively.

Responsibilities

• Function as the leader on the production line.

• Collaborate with leads, mechanics, and other production employees to address production issues and implement solutions.

• Load and unload material rolls from machines and verify machine settings as per the sheet settings.

• Manage proper and timely starts, stops, and restarts for machines, remove scrap, and rewind.

• Assist with machine setup.

• Perform general production activities to ensure efficient production of high-quality products.

• Operate thermoforming, automation, and auxiliary equipment such as case tapers, grinders, and stackers.

• Inspect finished or in-process products against company standards and specifications for irregularities or rejects.

• Ensure compliance with line clearance, raw materials, in-process inspection, manufacturing, and housekeeping.

• Conduct basic preventative maintenance, cavity changes, and other technical duties.

• Troubleshoot machines for quality issues.

• Maintain documentation and perform administrative tasks relevant to plant operations.

• Collaborate with shift supervision to understand and develop training needs, structure, and individual progress for the assigned shift.

• Ensure the work area is maintained in order and is free of unused items, carts, and machinery not in use to mitigate safety hazards and maintain good housekeeping practices.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in machine operation and production processes.

• Experience with hand tools and tape measures.

• Ability to ensure machines are operational, functioning effectively, efficiently, and safely.

• Leadership skills to provide training and support to employees on the production line.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety, complying with EHS policies and regulations.

• Ability to identify and resolve unsafe conditions or practices swiftly.

• Demonstrated safe work habits and adherence to general safety procedures.

• Strict adherence to all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) procedures.

• Compliance with Product Safety and Quality standards, GMPs, and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy benefits like overtime opportunities (10-20 hours/week), a food truck with free food on Sundays, and ice cream on Wednesdays. The company offers opportunities for career advancement and growth.

Work Environment

The work environment is hot in the summer and cooler in the winter. The position follows a 24/7 rotating schedule with 1st and 2nd shifts from 6:55 AM to 7:00 PM and 6:55 PM to 7:00 AM, respectively. There is a shift differential for the 2nd shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mcdonough, Georgia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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 Stockbridge,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 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.