"Alerted.org

Job Title: Production Operator

Job Description

As a Production Operator, you will play a vital role in the manufacturing process, ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and the quality of the finished product. This position is ideal for individuals with a history in manufacturing or warehouse environments who are mechanically inclined and can handle physical labor.

Responsibilities

+ Set up raw materials along the production line.

+ Operate both palletizers and the shingle wrapper.

+ Utilize stretch wrappers for all pallets and operate banding equipment.

+ Use powered industrial vehicles including forklifts, Mule, sweepers, and scrubbers.

+ Load and stack rewraps.

+ Maintain and troubleshoot the shingle machine, clearing jams as needed.

+ Inspect the quality of finished products.

+ Build pallets and clean the manufacturing equipment and production area.

+ Assist in other areas as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

+ Ability to work with basic hand tools.

+ Experience working 12-hour shifts.

+ Physical labor capability and general production knowledge.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience as an assembler or machine operator preferred.

+ Ability to work in a hot open environment.

+ Comfortable with tasks such as assembly, machine operation, packaging, inspection, and using a tape measure.

Why Work Here?

This role offers growth opportunities with the potential for quick advancement and pay increases. Enjoy a strong benefits package upon conversion to a direct employee, including multiple medical plan options, wellness programs, company-paid life insurance, 401k with excellent company match, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days. Additional perks include quarterly incentive opportunities, adoption assistance, and employee & dependent scholarships.

Work Environment

You will work in a heavy industrial environment with rotating 2-2-3 schedules, either 7pm-7am or 7am-7pm, requiring willingness to work every other weekend. The environment can be loud and temperature is affected by seasons and weather. Expect to stand and walk for extended periods, and be able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch. You will need to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.90 - $21.90/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 Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 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.