**Machine Operator's For Hire** **Description** The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe and productive operation of machines, which may include Granulator, Shredder, Color System, Wet Sorter System, and/or Extruder. This position includes material handling and maintaining a high-quality product. **Responsibilities** + Understand, follow, and apply information from the Run Instruction Sheet (RIS). Set up, run, shut down, troubleshoot, clean the system, and perform general maintenance of machines. + Take regular and proper samples and systematically probe boxes as directed by RIS. Report inequities to lab personnel and supervisor. + Thoroughly clean boxes, lids, and skids prior to using them. Determine the condition of packaging and dispose of any substandard material prior to reusing. + Complete the Run Number Time Log at the end of each shift. + Update RIS as needed and pass information along to the supervisor in a timely manner. + Keep the work area clean and organized throughout the shift. + Maintain and properly complete logs for production ledgers (inbound, outbound, rejects, and run) and quality control. + Complete Work in Process (WIP) or Ready for Sale (RFS) tags. + Compute weights, competently using correct gross, tare, and net figures. + Weigh material in boxes and hoppers. Correctly record weights in appropriate places. + Become a certified operator on both a forklift and aerial lift as needed. + Assist with training new associates. + Load and unload material and place material into inventory locations using a forklift or pallet jack. + Compute pounds per hour processed during the run. + Compute percentages to document various run conditions and productivity standards. + Prepare boxes for material by placing labels in proper locations and/or removing extra labels. + Participate in shift meetings and training sessions. **Essential Skills** + Machine Operating Experience (ideally 1+ year) + Capacity for making mathematical computations with adding, subtracting, and calculating percentages + Good handwriting for keeping records on paper + Experience troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment + Sit down forklift experience + Ability to stand for the duration of the shift outside of breaks + Ability to lift up to 65 lbs, not repetitively + Comfortable with heights (up to 25 feet with a harness) + Steel-toed or composite-toed shoes (not provided) **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Basic math skills + Mechanical aptitude + Quality check experience + General labor experience + Material handling experience + Plastics manufacturing experience + Injection molding machine experience + Extrusion machine experience **Why Work Here?** Our Client offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life and AD&D, disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Additionally, there are voluntary benefits such as stock options and 401k. Employees can also enjoy various valuable extras. **Work Environment** Our Client operates in a traditional manufacturing environment, with machines that perform a variety of tasks to receive and separate plastics materials. The systems are large, with some machines being two stories high. The plant environment includes some dust and noise, so hearing and eye protection is required. Employees must be willing to climb stairs to access upper parts of systems or use an aerial lift to troubleshoot and fix jams. Despite the nature of plastics recycling, the work environment is clean and well-maintained. Day Shift: 7:30am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday (2 openings). Night Shift: 11:30pm – 8:00am, Sunday (night) – Thursday (night) (2 openings). **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, Indiana **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Indianapolis,IN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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.