Job Title: Machine Operator Assistant - Day Shift

Job Description

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team and grow with us. As the Northwest's largest independent corrugated box manufacturer, we have a well-deserved reputation for producing top-quality packaging products on state-of-the-art converting equipment. We are a family-owned, equal opportunity, harassment-free, and drug-free company. As a Manufacturing Associate, you will learn from our best manufacturing personnel, and as you acquire new skills, your achievements will be compensated monetarily.

Responsibilities

• Learn to safely and efficiently operate various pieces of converting equipment.

• Effectively learn and apply established quality control procedures.

• Execute position responsibilities as they pertain to the assigned work center.

• Read and follow order specification documents.

• Consistently work to develop or enhance your skill set.

• Work effectively with co-workers and establish a team approach to achieve company goals and expectations.

• Follow all company rules and policies.

• Successfully work in multiple areas of the converting plant and perform to expectations.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and write English.

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn new skills within a standard timeline.

• Comfortable working around heavy equipment in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to mentally and physically perform at a high pace with a sense of urgency while maintaining company expectations of Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

• Basic math knowledge and ability to read a tape measure.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work overtime.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Must pass a drug screen and physical abilities test.

Why Work Here?

Our company is family-owned and operated, offering numerous opportunities for advancement, including moving up to a press operator position. Press operators can make significant earnings after training and are cross-trained on various machines. Employees have access to a gym inside the facility, a huge break room with food for purchase, and full medical and dental coverage without monthly payments. We offer double time for overtime, Christmas bonuses, BBQs a few times a year, and annual raises based on performance.

Work Environment

Our facility is very large and can get hot in the summer and cold in the winter. We operate various machines, including a 112" Multiflute Corrugator, 62" Single Face Laminator, 3 Rotary Die Cutters, 3 Flexo Folder Gluers, 2 Platten Diecutters, and 4 Specialty Folder Gluers. Employees must be physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs and comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. The facility operates on a day shift schedule from Monday to Thursday with occasional mandatory overtime on Fridays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Renton, Washington.

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.