Production Operator Two Jobs in Gardner, MA (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Chemical Production Operator

Pay $22.65-23

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment
• Weigh and load ingredients according to recipes
• Monitor processes and troubleshoot equipment issues
• Perform quality checks and collect product samples
• Complete production documentation and system entries
• Clean equipment and maintain a safe work area
• Follow safety, ISO, and company procedures

Requirements

• Manufacturing, production, machine operation, or assembly experience
• Ability to operate and monitor production equipment
• Forklift/material handling experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs regularly

Preferred Qualifications

• Chemical, paint mixing, plastics, or extrusion experience
• Comfortable working around dust, fumes, and industrial equipment
• Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: Mon-Fri, 2:50 PM-11:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: Sun-Thu, 11:00 PM-7:30 AM

Why Apply? Stable manufacturing opportunity offering hands-on chemical production experience, ongoing training, consistent schedules, and a strong safety-focused work environment.

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

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

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Holden,MA.

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

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.