Job Title: Manufacturing Operator I - 2nd Shift (Rotating)

Job Description

Join our team as a Manufacturing Operator I, where you will play a crucial role in the production process of agars. You will be responsible for ensuring quality and efficiency in loading products, checking volumes, and maintaining high standards throughout the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery, performing simple maintenance and reporting malfunctioning equipment immediately.
• Set up and adjust machinery to accommodate different product sizes.
• Obtain correct materials for operations from the warehouse or staging area.
• Organize production flow, ensuring materials are available and estimating the progress of the line.
• Schedule breaks in accordance with production time schedules in a safe manner.
• Document and check personal work for quality and compliance, monitor products for defects, and assist with inventory processes.
• Accurately dispense required additives to media and achieve proper pH balance as needed.
• Investigate and remedy potential production failures.
• Follow all written procedures and report discrepancies to the Area Supervisor.
• Perform all work activities safely, wearing personal protective equipment as required.
• Report property damage and safety hazards immediately.
• Complete production assignments in a timely manner according to departmental schedules.
• Sign off on DHRs and fill in pertinent information in accordance with SOPs.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate both written and verbally using the English language.
• Proficiency in basic math.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull wheeled kettles up to 600 lbs.
• Capability to stand for sustained periods, approximately 10 hours a day.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in pick pack, manufacturing line, fill line, capping bottles, and visual inspection.

Why Work Here?

We offer a dynamic work environment where safety and quality are our top priorities. You will be part of a dedicated team with opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the company. We value work-life balance and provide a supportive and collaborative workplace.

Work Environment

You will work in a manufacturing setting where adherence to safety standards and procedures is paramount. The role involves standing for prolonged periods and requires physical strength to handle materials. Dress code includes wearing personal protective equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Middletown, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.45 - $21.45/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 Front Royal,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.