Production Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Pay: $22-23/hr

Job Description

The position is responsible for setting up and operating equipment that blends, mixes, packages, and transports liquid or dry chemicals to create customer products. The role ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, and run all machinery, checking all controls to adhere to operating, safety procedures, and ISO standards.
• Weigh ingredients to meet recipe specifications, insert them into machinery or ensure correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and insert pre-blended materials.
• Monitor production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation, and troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
• Operate machinery to mix, extrude/discharge, or handle materials according to operating procedures.
• Examine materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
• Take samples of materials to the lab for evaluation and instructions on any batch adjustments if needed.
• Refer issues or problems to Production Lead or Production/Shift Supervisor for disposition.
• Perform all required machine cleaning.
• Complete and maintain all required system inputs/transactions and ensure data integrity.
• Document work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Participate in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations and maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Solid manufacturing experience.
• Experience in mixing paints or chemicals is a plus.
• High school diploma.
• Ability to pass compliance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in extrusion or plastics would translate well.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a culture of continual improvement and training, ensuring employees have opportunities to grow and develop their skills. The work environment is supportive and fosters a sense of community among team members.

Work Environment

The work environment requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. You will frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds. The role requires the use of safety equipment such as safety glasses, shoes, dust masks, hard hats, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, chemical suits, gloves, aprons, etc. You will be exposed to moderate noise levels, wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, and risk of electric shock.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Paxton, MA.

The pay range for this position is $22.65 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Paxton,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.