**Hiring Machine Operator Assistant - Day Shift in Tacoma, WA** **Job Description** We are the Northwest’s largest independent corrugated box manufacturer with a well-deserved reputation for producing the very best in packaging products on our state-of-the-art converting equipment. We are looking for motivated individuals to join us and grow with our team. As a Manufacturing Associate, you will be given the opportunity to learn from some of our very best manufacturing personnel. Your achievements will be compensated monetarily as new skills are acquired and position steps are reached. **Responsibilities** + Learn to safely and efficiently operate various pieces of converting equipment + Effectively learn and apply established quality control procedures + Effectively execute position responsibilities as they pertain to the assigned work center + Read and follow order specification documents + Consistently work to develop or enhance skill set + Effectively work with co-workers and establish a team approach to achieve company goals and expectations + Follow all company rules and policies + Successfully work in multiple areas of the converting plant and be able to perform to expectations **Essential Skills** + Must read and write English + Mechanically inclined and able to learn new skills within a standard timeline + Comfortable around heavy equipment in a fast-paced environment + Mentally and physically perform at a high pace with a sense of urgency while maintaining company expectations of Safety, Quality, and Productivity + Basic Math Knowledge and ability to read a tape measure + Possess a strong attention to detail + Ability to work overtime **Why Work Here?** We are a family-owned and operated company with opportunities for growth and advancement. Press operators can make in the 30's after training and start with one machine, then cross-train on others. We offer a gym inside the facility, a huge break room with food for purchase, comprehensive medical and dental benefits without monthly payments, double time for overtime, annual Christmas bonuses, BBQs several times a year, and annual raises from 3-5% along with performance raises. **Work Environment** Our facility is very large and can get hot in summer and cold in winter. The day shift is Monday to Thursday with occasional mandatory shifts on Fridays (60% of the year) but still get 2 days off. Mandatory overtime can be 8 hours on Friday or over the weekend. You will be exposed to various machines such as Flexograph, Flexo folder, Gluer, and more. We promote a team environment and have a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Renton, Washington **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.30 - $24.30 • 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 Tacoma,WA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 22, 2024. **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.