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Job Title: Production Operator - 1st Shift, $22/hour

Job Description

This role is a hands-on production position within a chemical packaging facility. You will support the full production process by feeding materials onto the line, removing finished product, and assisting with housekeeping, shipping, and receiving.

Responsibilities

• Feed raw materials and components onto the production line according to established procedures and safety standards.
• Remove finished products from the production line, inspect for quality, and stage them for packaging, shipping, or storage.
• Operate general production and packaging equipment, including machines used for mixing, blending, compounding, batching, and chemical operations as needed.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading materials and finished goods.
• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move materials, products, and pallets throughout the facility.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area by performing regular housekeeping tasks around the production line and warehouse.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Monitor basic quality checks during production and report any issues or irregularities to the appropriate personnel.
• Work collaboratively with a small team of 3–5 people to support continuous production on a single production line.
• Learn plant processes from experienced staff with the objective of taking on more responsibility and helping to run the plant operations over time.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to following safety procedures.
• Ability to safely operate a sit-down forklift.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Comfort working with production, manufacturing, and general machine operation tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently after training, and support a continuous production process.
• Basic understanding of quality considerations in a production or packaging environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with automation systems or automated production equipment.
• Prior packaging experience, particularly with packaging equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Exposure to compounding, batching, chemical operations, mixing, or blending processes.
• Familiarity with quality checks and procedures in a production environment.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and processes and grow into lead or supervisory responsibilities over time.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit team where your contributions are highly visible and valued. The organization actively supports career growth, offering clear opportunities to advance into lead, supervisor, or site manager roles. After 90 days, you become eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), supporting both your health and long-term financial wellbeing.

Work Environment

The role is based in a small facility with a team of approximately 3–5 people and one main production line, fostering a collaborative and focused atmosphere. The environment is fairly climate controlled but can reflect outdoor temperatures when dock doors are open. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional work after the regular shift as needed to support operations. You will work around production and packaging equipment, forklifts, and materials related to chemical packaging, with an emphasis on maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace.

This is a Permanent position based out of Heath, OH.

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $49920.00/yr.

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.

Opportunity for advancement, they want to promote the new hires to lead, supervisor or sit manager. medical, dental, vision and 401K benefits all starting after 90 days!

This is a fully onsite position in Heath,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.