• Machine Operator

    Aerotek (Smithville, GA)


    Job Title: Color Sorter Operator

    Job Description

    Monitors, cleans, and maintains the operation of all the various electronic eyes and sizing system equipment used to separate damaged product and foreign material from good product and maintain APSA grades. Monitors, cleans, and maintains various pieces of equipment used to size, convey and clean shelled peanuts located in shelling and blanching plants and maintains the sanitation of the entire facility as needed.

    Responsibilities

    + Monitor, clean, and maintain the operation of electronic eyes and sizing system equipment.

    + Separate damaged products and foreign materials from good products.

    + Maintain APSA grades.

    + Monitor, clean, and maintain equipment used to size, convey, and clean shelled peanuts in shelling and blanching plants.

    + Disassemble and reassemble various items inside the electronic eyes, such as ejectors, lamps, and control boards.

    + Complete daily assigned tasks including communication with colleagues regarding equipment operation, changes in flow rates, processing capabilities, readings, safety, maintenance issues, paperwork, sanitation, maintenance, safety assignments, and food safety requirements.

    Essential Skills

    + Machine operating

    + Production

    + Machine operation

    + Manufacturing equipment

    + Manufacturing industry

    + Sorting

    + General production

    + Maintenance technician

    + Preventive maintenance

    + Troubleshooting

    + Electrical maintenance

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Color Sorter Operator I – High School Diploma preferred. Peanut Shelling experience preferred.

    + Color Sorter Operator II - High School Diploma preferred. Two years previous experience required.

    + Color Sorter Operator III - High School Diploma preferred. Technical college preferred. Three years previous experience required.

    + Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility or similar relevant experience preferred.

    + Ability to work as part of a team.

    + Good communication skills.

    + Physical dexterity.

    + Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime).

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smithville, GA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $20.00/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 Smithville,GA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 2026.

    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.