**APPLY TO START THE JOB ASAP** **Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** As a Machine Operator, you will be expected to maintain and monitor our machines to ensure they function properly. You will gain hands-on experience producing high-quality products at the plant. You must have a solid understanding of how an operating machine works and be required to conduct periodic quality checks. You will also become familiar with safety, quality, and how to be successful in a team environment. We encourage you to allow us to invest in your success as you invest in ours; apply today! **Responsibilities** + Clean and maintain a safe work environment + Abide by standard work procedures and job safety standards + Effectively operate heavy industrial equipment and other related industrial equipment + Meet quality expectations for all output produced + Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights + Be on time and work all scheduled shifts + Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing + Understand and follow all plant GMP's and SOPs + Perform routine quality checks + Communicate all issues with supervisors + Additional duties and/or projects may be assigned **Essential Skills** + HS Diploma/GED + Must be at least 18 years of age + Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future + Must be able to successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment contingencies **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous manufacturing and/or industrial experience + Additional education and/or certification in manufacturing + Self-motivated: someone who demonstrates appropriate initiative with or without direct supervision + Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks done in a timely and safe manner + Adaptability: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environments + Team player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful + Commitment to working safely + Willingness to adhere to tobacco-free policy **Why Work Here?** We offer a competitive benefits package including a low deductible health plan through Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, dental, vision, short-term disability, and a $20k life insurance policy. Additionally, we provide a 401(k) with 100% match and optional voluntary life and AD&D. Employees can earn an hourly attendance bonus for perfect attendance and no tardiness, evaluated on a monthly and quarterly basis. We also offer shift differentials of $.40/hr for 2nd shift and $.30/hr for 3rd shift employees. **Work Environment** Our work environment includes operating in a plant setting with a focus on safety and quality. You will be working with heavy industrial equipment and other related machinery. The role involves performing manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods, which may include lifting, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights. We promote a tobacco-free policy and emphasize the importance of adhering to all safety standards and guidelines. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of East Providence, Rhode Island. **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.