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Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mixer Operator to join our team in the manufacturing of high-quality rubber and plastic hoses. This role involves handling materials for compounding, operating machinery, and ensuring production quality in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

+ Mix and stage materials for compounding.

+ Interpret batch schedules to accurately label production packaging.

+ Operate sit-down, stand-up forklifts, and electric hand trucks to move materials and finished products.

+ Use mobile and floor scales to accurately weigh compound ingredients, raw materials, and finished products according to batch records.

+ Load, maintain, monitor, and clean blenders, mixers, and production weigh areas.

+ Run cleaning cycles, remove excess materials, replace filters, and clean blades and tanks between batches.

+ Operate packaging equipment and palletizing systems.

+ Pull and transfer samples to the lab for quality testing.

+ Ensure all small ingredients are weighed and labeled correctly.

+ Utilize the appropriate tools for each task.

+ Collect data on production areas.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in machine operation.

+ Familiarity with HMI systems and general production processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Strong attention to detail.

+ Computer knowledge for batch sheet logs and HMI experience.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as access to on-site healthcare clinics at select locations. Benefit from a corporate wellness program, 401(k) savings plan, paid vacation and holidays, and leave support for military service. Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, and a career development program.

Work Environment

The facility features non-temperature-controlled areas that can become hot during summer and cooler in winter. Individual fans and portable air blowers are provided for comfort. The shifts are from Monday through Friday.

First shift -from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

Second shift - 2:45 pm to 11:00 pm

Third shift - 10:45 pm to 7:00 am

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brownsville, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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 Brownsville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 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.