Job Title: Utility Operator

Job Description

The utility operator is responsible for reading work orders or following oral instructions to determine materials to be mixed for each run. The role involves loading and unloading materials onto or from pallets, racks, and shelves, either using a forklift or by hand. Additional tasks include loading resins into blenders, grinders, dryers, and hoppers by hand or vacuum system, maintaining and preparing packaging supplies, and ensuring all finished products are packaged correctly with the appropriate materials, labels, and details per customer specifications. Material handling and inventory control using barcode scanners are also part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators with stringing lines and taking rolls off machines.
• Assist operators with roll data entry, roll changing, changing trim, mounting unwound rolls, cutovers, and cleaning the systems.
• Assist the warehouse manager with monthly inventory.
• Maintain confidentiality of information such as formulas, supplier names, materials, process conditions, and set-up information.
• Perform other relevant duties as a utility worker.
• Help machine operators by moving boxes, unloading trucks, and performing other assigned tasks.

Essential Skills

• Ability to handle warehouse operations, including packaging, labeling, and material handling.
• General labor skills, including packing and machine operation.
• Customer service and retail experience.
• Reliability and attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred but not required.
• Ability to take direction from multiple supervisors.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy competitive rewards programs, including 401k matching and BRAVO rewards. Benefit from career advancement opportunities, where the more you learn, the more you earn. The company offers tuition reimbursement as an investment in your development. Experience a supportive work-life balance and employee recognition, including company lunches. With four buildings in the same industrial park and approximately 220 employees, the company values promoting from within, with 85% of supervisors being promoted internally.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $21.50/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 Greenfield,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 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.