• Machine Operator

    Aerotek (Portland, OR)


    Job Title: Production Helper

    Job Description

    In this role, you will be responsible for material handling, machine operation, packaging, and labeling of finished products. You will prepare products for shipping and assist in setting up and operating automated production machinery. This machinery is used to apply a weatherizing solution to large paper rolls for use in wrapping concrete forms in the construction industry. Additional duties include shop cleanup, general shop assistance, and operating a forklift to move materials.

    Responsibilities

    + Handle materials and operate machines efficiently.

    + Package and label finished products accurately.

    + Prepare products for shipment.

    + Assist in setting up and operating automated production machinery.

    + Perform shop cleanup and general shop assistance.

    + Operate a forklift to move materials safely.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience operating a forklift.

    + Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

    + Proficiency with machine operation.

    + Skills in materials handling.

    + Comfortable using hand and power tools.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in manufacturing or warehouse settings is preferred.

    + Open to candidates with the right attitude and willingness to work in an industrial environment.

    + Previous experience in a similar role is highly preferred.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This company values long-term employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package upon direct hire. Enjoy health and dental insurance, healthcare and dependent care FSAs, life and disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and education assistance.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in an industrial manufacturing setting with heavy machinery. Employees must wear personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, hard hats, earplugs, and safety glasses. The work schedule rotates every 8 weeks between day, swing, and night shifts: Day (6:45AM – 3:00PM), Swing (2:45PM – 11:00PM), and Night (10:45PM – 7:00AM).

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PORTLAND, Oregon.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $23.80 - $24.80/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 PORTLAND,OR.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.