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Job Title: Operator
Job Description

This role focuses primarily on operating production machinery in a large, modern manufacturing facility, with additional responsibilities in basic packaging and material handling. You will train on first shift and then transition to other shifts as needed, supporting continuous operations across the plant.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Perform standard machine setup, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting to maintain smooth production flow.
• Handle packaging tasks, including preparing, packing, and labeling parts and boxes as required.
• Move parts, materials, and boxes throughout the plant, including between buildings and departments.
• Follow all clean room protocols, including wearing required garments and protective equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in line with 5S practices and departmental standards.
• Adhere to all safety rules, PPE requirements, and environmental guidelines at all times.
• Support production goals by flexing to different machines, tasks, and shifts as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors about equipment status, production issues, and safety concerns.
• Complete required documentation and production records accurately and on time.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6 months of manufacturing experience in a production or general labor role.
• Consistent work history with at least 6 months of tenure at each previous job.
• Ability to maintain continuous employment history without gaps longer than 30 days.
• Willingness to work in a PPE-required environment, including clean room conditions.
• Capability to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, walking long distances, and moving parts and boxes.
• Comfort with operating machinery and following detailed safety and operating procedures.
• Reliability and punctuality to support rotating and changing shift schedules.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and adherence to 5S practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production and general labor environments.
• Ability to adapt to changing shift schedules, including first, second, third, and future 12-hour rotating day or night shifts.
• Comfort working in a temperature-controlled, brightly lit clean room environment.
• Willingness to wear required PPE, including clean room garb and beard net if applicable.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to following standardized processes and safety guidelines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a large facility.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy fully company-paid medical benefits, generous paid time off including 17 paid holidays in 2025 and three weeks of vacation, and access to an on-site cafeteria for added convenience. Tuition and schooling programs are available and paid, supporting ongoing learning and career growth in a stable, well-structured manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in an enormous manufacturing facility where you will walk frequently between buildings and across large production areas. You will work in a meticulously clean, temperature-controlled, and brightly lit clean room department that requires wearing specific garb and a beard net if applicable. The organization places a strong emphasis on 5S practices, cleanliness, and order. Initial training takes place on first shift (6:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays), followed by transition to second and third shifts in August, and then to 12-hour rotating day or night shifts in January. Personal protective equipment is required, and you will operate machinery and handle materials in a structured, safety-focused environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holland, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Holland,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.