Machine Operator

Company: Aerotek
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Machine Operator/Material Handler Job Description The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe and productive operation of various machines including Granulator, Shredder, Color System, Wet Sorter System, and/or Extruder. This role involves material handling and ensuring the maintenance of high-quality products. Responsibilities Understand, follow, and apply information from the Run Instruction Sheet (RIS). Set up, run, shut down, troubleshoot, clean, 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 before using them. Determine the condition of packaging and dispose of any substandard material prior to reuse. Maintain and properly complete logs for production ledgers and quality control. Compute weights, competently using correct gross, tare, and net figures. Weigh material in boxes and hoppers and 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 forklift or pallet jack. Prepare boxes for material by placing labels in proper locations and/or removing extra labels. Essential Skills Experience in a manufacturing environment. Basic math skills for making computations. Machine operation experience. Quality check proficiency. Forklift experience is required. Ability to stand for the duration of shift outside of breaks. Ability to lift up to 65 lbs (not repetitively). Comfortable with heights and able to use an aerial lift. Available Shift & Pay 1st Shift: 7:30am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday $19-20 based on experience Why Work Here? Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts and an employee assistance program. Benefit from voluntary options like stock options and a 401k plan. This facility is rapidly growing, offering opportunities for career advancement into leadership positions. Experience a supportive work culture with valuable extras and a chance to be part of a dynamic team. Work Environment This role is within a traditional manufacturing environment where large machines perform various tasks to receive and separate plastic materials. The environment may include dust and noise, requiring hearing and eye protection. Employees must be willing to climb stairs or use aerial lifts to access machine parts. The facility gets hot in the summer and cool in the winter. Dock workers primarily load and unload trucks. Adhere to a dress code that includes no baggy clothing, jewelry, or shorts, and requires steel-toed shoes. Cell phones and smartwatches are not allowed on the production floor. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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 Jan 28, 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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