• Filling Operator

    Aerotek (Maize, KS)


    Job Title: Filling Operator

    Job Description

    The Filling Operator is responsible for staging, filling, packaging, and labeling finished goods in accordance with defined work orders. The role involves cleaning and flushing kettles and lines to prepare for additional products, while operating filling equipment, motors, and measuring devices to ensure the quality and proper weight of finished products. Operators are required to follow defined procedures and practices to ensure production is safe, efficient, and accurate, while remaining active during the assigned shift.

    Responsibilities

    + Stage drums and packaging materials required to support filling operations, ensuring packaging is clean and free of debris/contamination.

    + Fill containers according to production work orders with standard quantities of 400 pounds in a time-sensitive environment.

    + Pull and submit samples to the Quality Control department as required.

    + Monitor process equipment, such as pressure gauges and motors, throughout the filling process.

    + Seal and place finished goods on designated pallets.

    + Flush and clean kettle and filling lines to prepare for the next product.

    + Record partial quantities and flush oil, then move material to Manufacturing.

    + Notify Lead/Supervisor of any mechanical or material issues.

    + Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow established safety protocols.

    + Perform general housekeeping, maintenance, and organization of the filling and staging areas.

    + Coordinate with Warehouse Lead and assist in receipt of drum trailers and sampling and offloading railcars as necessary.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in filling operations and general production.

    + Ability to perform heavy lifting.

    + Proficiency in operating filling equipment and motors.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Forklift experience is beneficial but not required.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a dynamic and efficient team that values safety and productivity. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills in a supportive environment with a focus on quality control and process optimization.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is non-climate controlled yet clean and sterile. Employees can expect to work during the first shift from Monday to Friday, 5AM to 1:30PM, or the second shift from Monday to Friday, 1:30PM to 10:30PM. Overtime is available, ranging from 0 to 6 hours, with no weekend work required.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maize, Kansas.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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 Maize,KS.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 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.