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Job Title: Machine Operator/Machine Operator Assistant

Job Description

Join our team as a Machine Operator/Machine Operator Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production machinery. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will be essential in maintaining high-quality standards and efficient production processes.

Responsibilities

+ Operate production machinery according to established procedures.

+ Calibrate computer systems to ensure accurate machine settings and operations.

+ Perform minor preventative maintenance tasks to keep machinery in optimal condition.

+ Monitor product quality and compliance with specifications, conducting necessary quality tests.

+ Report any defects, anomalies, or malfunctions to the operator or supervisor.

+ Assist in maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

+ Support the operator in daily tasks, including adjustments, machine startups, and regular operations.

+ Ensure proper labeling, identification, and disposal of rejected products.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in computer operations is essential as the machines are fully automated and operated using HMI screens.

+ Ability to handle labor-intensive tasks in a fast-paced environment.

+ Comfortable with rotating 12-hour shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ideal candidates will have industrial or labor-intensive industry experience such as concrete, asphalt, or construction.

+ Experience in assembly line work is not preferred.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a ton of room for growth and great benefits. We are a Canadian-run company that truly values the happiness of our employees, fostering a family-like environment. With over 450 million dollars invested into the plant, there is a steady supervising unit and opportunities for growth into supervisor or lead roles, accompanied by pay progression and profit sharing.

Work Environment

Work takes place in an indoor, non-climate controlled environment. Employees need to be open to 12-hour rotating shifts between day and night, with 15 days off a month due to the schedule. The dress code includes steel-toed boots, jeans, a T-shirt, a safety vest, and necessary PPE.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ashland, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57630.00 - $68157.00/yr.

In a steady growing industry (turning recycled product into cardboard boxes). Many employees/supervisors moved from one of their northern plants o the Richmond Plant. Will have a steady supervising unit.

Direct Placement

Profit Sharing

450 million dollars invested into plant

Will have a ton of opportunity for growth internally into supervisor/lead roles and pay progression

Company sponsored health and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Profit sharing program for employees after 1 year and discretionary bonus

Generous paid time off and holiday benefits

Company paid short and long term disability

Advancement opportunities and referral bonuses

Reimbursement for safety shoes and glasses

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ashland,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2025.

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.