Job Title: Assistant Machine Operator

Job Description

As an Assistant Machine Operator, you will be responsible for forming cartons and applying the proper box label, which may include running the box machine. You will constantly inspect finished products before they are packed into cartons, notifying the bag line operator of any quality issues and repackaging as needed. Additionally, you will stack finished products on pallets evenly and correctly, perform quality checks, and be responsible for palletizing products for up to five bag machines.

Responsibilities

  • Form cartons and apply proper box labels.
  • Inspect finished products for quality issues and notify the bag line operator.
  • Repackage products as needed.
  • Stack finished products on pallets evenly and correctly.
  • Perform quality checks.
  • Palletize products for up to five bag machines.

Essential Skills

  • Machine operation
  • Packaging
  • Troubleshooting
  • Start-up and changeover procedures
  • Mechanical aptitude

Why Work Here?

This position offers a lot of room for advancement, including opportunities to move into team lead or quality control roles. The work environment supports growth and development for motivated individuals.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a rotating shift schedule from 7AM to 7PM and 7PM to 7AM. It is a challenging environment that is hot, dirty, and without windows, with a smell of burnt plastic. The role requires constant standing and walking for 12 hours or more, and involves activities such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/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 Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.

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