Job Information
Aerotek Production Machine Operator in WESTFIELD, Massachusetts
Job Title: Production Machine Operator
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Production Machine Operator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment and will be responsible for overseeing the production line, ensuring all processes are adhered to, and training general production employees.
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain production machines.
Teach and train general production employees on their tasks.
Rotate positions to ensure cross-training within the team.
Build pallets according to SOPs.
Load and unload products as needed.
Ensure adherence to all assembly line processes.
Work effectively in a team environment, with 3-4 people per cell.
Palletize, inspect, and use hand tools as required.
Essential Skills
At least 1+ year of experience as a machine operator.
Experience in the manufacturing industry.
Proficiency in machine operation and general production tasks.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with assembly line tasks such as boxing, packing, and loading.
Familiarity with forklift operation.
Why Work Here?
This is a great opportunity to become a permanent employee and advance to a true machine operator role. The company values its employees and organizes various activities such as cookouts to foster a close-knit team environment. Additionally, the company has recently been acquired by a larger corporation, providing further growth opportunities.
Work Environment
You will be working in a packaging manufacturing company that produces different types of paper and wax paper for the food industry. The environment is team-oriented with shift hours as follows: 1st shift from 7am to 3:10pm, 2nd shift from 3pm to 11:10pm, and 3rd shift from 11pm to 7:10am. True machine operators start at a higher compensation rate.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $18.00
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 WESTFIELD,MA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 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.