Production Operator

<h2><strong>Aerotek is Hiring: Production Operator (Training Provided)</strong></h2><h3><strong>Launch Your Manufacturing Career with Growth, Stability & Competitive Pay</strong></h3><p>Looking to build a long-term career in manufacturing? Join a leading production team that manufactures high-quality plastic sheet products used in Plexiglass applications across restaurants, schools, and businesses nationwide.<p>We’re hiring <strong>Production Operators (Entry-Level with Training)</strong> who are motivated, dependable, and ready to grow into skilled machine operators in a stable, fast-paced environment.</p><hr /><h2><strong>💰 Pay & Schedule</strong></h2><ul><li><strong>$19.50 – $21.50 per hour</strong></li><li><strong>12-hour shifts</strong> on a rotating <strong>2-2-3 schedule</strong><ul><li>2 days on / 2 days off / 3 days on</li></ul></li><li>Built-in overtime + predictable time off</li><li>Consistent weekly scheduling for work-life balance</li></ul><hr /><h2><strong>⚙️ What You’ll Do as a Production Operator</strong></h2><p>In this hands-on role, you’ll play a key part in keeping production running efficiently while mastering machine operations:</p><ul><li>Operate and support production machinery used in plastic sheet manufacturing</li><li>Perform <strong>quality inspections</strong> to ensure product standards are met</li><li>Identify and report surface defects or inconsistencies</li><li>Assist with <strong>material handling, palletizing, and line support</strong></li><li>Communicate with team leads on production or quality concerns</li><li>Follow all safety and operational procedures to maintain a safe work environment</li></ul><hr /><h2><strong>✅ What We’re Looking For</strong></h2><ul><li>Experience in <strong>manufacturing, production, or machine operation</strong> (preferred but not required)</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality</li><li>Ability to follow processes and work in a team environment</li><li>Willingness to <strong>learn, cross-train, and grow into advanced operator roles</strong></li><li>Reliable, adaptable, and safety-focused mindset</li></ul><hr /><h2><strong>🚀 Why Join This Team?</strong></h2><ul><li><strong>Fast-track to full-time hire (4–6 months)</strong></li><li><strong>Pay increases upon conversion</strong></li><li>Clear advancement path into <strong>Machine Operator and higher-level roles</strong></li><li>Gain <strong>hands-on experience with industry-leading equipment</strong></li><li>Stable company with consistent production and long-term opportunity</li></ul><p><strong>Job Type & Location</strong><p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Smithsville, PA.</p><strong>Pay and Benefits</strong><p>The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $21.50/hr.<p>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: <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Medical, dental & vision <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Short and long-term disability <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Health Spending Account (HSA) <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Transportation benefits <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Employee Assistance Program <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)</p><strong>Workplace Type</strong><p>This is a fully onsite position in New Smithsville,PA.</p><strong>Application Deadline</strong><p>This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.<p> </p> <p> </p> <h4>About Aerotek:</h4> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>