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Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

Join our team as a machine operator, working for a global supplier of specialized packaging products! We are hiring in environment operations and coatings operations. Environmental operation involves feeding production lines, operating forklift, and checking chemicals for wastewater treatments. Coatings operation involves operating and monitoring coating machinery used to paint caps for consumer products in a clean manufacturing environment. You will handle the full process of mixing, measuring, and weighing paint, as well as troubleshooting and maintaining your own equipment to ensure consistent, high-quality production.

Essential Skills

• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate measuring, weighing, and inspection of materials and products.
• Willingness to learn new processes, equipment, and procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand, operate, and troubleshoot production machinery.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing or production processes.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including formulas and production procedures.
• Capability to work safely around machinery, chemicals, and moving equipment.
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality to support consistent shift operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with compounding, mixing, blending, or batching materials in a production or chemical environment.
• Experience in machine operation, set up, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with batching and batch making processes.
• Experience working under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Exposure to quality inspection activities in a manufacturing setting.
• Forklift operation experience or comfort working with material-handling equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that offers competitive pay structures, including shift differentials for second and third shifts, and provides health coverage starting on your first day. The organization supports long-term financial well-being with a 401(k) plan that includes company matching, and it promotes work-life balance through paid time off. You can access your earnings faster through a DailyPay option, and you will benefit from a culture that takes pride in training and developing its staff, offering clear paths for career growth and skill advancement.

Work Environment

This position is based in a clean manufacturing facility that follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The role operates on structured weekday shifts: first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., mid shift from 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., second shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and third shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Safety is a priority, and you must wear safety glasses at all times, with some areas requiring hair nets, beard nets, and steel-toed boots. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and adherence to established procedures while working with paints, chemicals, and automated machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40560.00 - $56160.00/yr.

Shift differential $0.75 (2nd), $1.50 (3rd), Competitive Pay, Career Growth, Health Coverage Starting Your First Day, 401K with Company Match, Paid Time Off, DailyPay to get your money faster & the company takes a lot of pride in the training/development of their staff!

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Albany,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.