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Job Title: Plant Operations Assistant

Job Description

The Plant Operations Assistant is responsible for operating manufacturing and packaging equipment, ensuring the quality of products, and meeting production schedules. This role involves equipment set-up, product quality checks, and adhering to production timelines under the guidance of the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

+ Operate conveyor, shrink-wrap, and bagging equipment.

+ Hang and seal bags of product.

+ Fill and seal shaker bottles of product.

+ Bag product with the correct blend to the required weight level.

+ Place product on pallets according to specifications.

+ Assist with maintaining equipment, including cleaning production equipment and lines.

+ Maintain a clean and safe work area.

+ Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Basic math skills.

+ Ability to operate various types of machinery and equipment.

+ Mechanical and technical skills with exceptional problem-solving abilities.

+ Effective communication with co-workers and supervisors.

+ Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Manufacturing is preferred, but experience in other industries such as restaurant is acceptable.

Work Environment

The role is situated in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, humid conditions, and dust. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, stack, lift, and walk for long periods of time. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds. Protective attire may be required due to the industrial setting.

Why Work Here?

Working here offers an opportunity to be part of a collaborative team environment with potential for growth and skill development. The company values effective communication and teamwork, ensuring a positive and supportive workplace culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of El Dorado, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31200.00 - $33280.00/yr.

401K

medical

vision

dental

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in El Dorado,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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.