Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

Follow and comply with all safety procedures. Transfer product on pallet jacks and forklifts and manually load materials into the feed system. Oversee and load/unload from the top and bottom of railcars. Operate production equipment with the ability to independently set up the feed system, extruder, and auxiliary equipment. Collect production records. Monitor the status of the process, troubleshoot, and report details to the supervisor and the QA staff. Clean process equipment and facilities to maintain a clean work environment. Inspect product in railcars. Oversee and perform efficient clean-outs on production equipment for change-overs. Oversee and perform specific equipment and facility improvement projects. Understand and use basic math skills. Contribute to the team by offering and helping implement improvements. Perform other duties as assigned.

Hard Skills

• Loss-In-Weight Feeders

• Polymer Extrusion operation

• Pneumatic Conveying operations

• Rail Yard operations

• Forklift operation

• Six Sigma

• Experience in Medical or Food Industry (CGMP)

• Familiarity with MES systems

• Quality Control testing involving polymers

• Basic Machine Maintenance Experience

Soft Skills

• Mechanically inclined

• Ability to troubleshoot

• Team collaboration

• Attention to detail

• Basic math skills

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Work Environment

Not climate controlled but inside with occasional short periods outside. Comfortable sitting temperature in the warehouse.

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.