Machine Operator @ Aerotek

Machine Operator | Weekly Pay | Immediate Interviews Available!

Launch Your Career with a Growing Manufacturing Team! Are you an experienced Machine Operator, Production Associate, Mixer Operator, or Forklift Operator looking for a stable position with competitive pay, career growth, and great benefits? We are hiring motivated individuals to join our plastics manufacturing team and help produce high-quality materials used by customers across various industries. Weekly Pay Immediate Interviews & Quick Hiring Process Career Advancement Opportunities Pay Increases Based on Training & Performance Earn Up to $24+/Hour Within Your First Year

What You'll Do

As a Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for operating extrusion and mixing equipment to produce high-quality plastic compounds and pellets. You'll play an essential role in ensuring products meet customer specifications while maintaining a safe and efficient production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and follow traveler data sheets to track products from raw materials through finished goods
• Set up, operate, and adjust mixing and extrusion equipment according to specifications
• Measure and add the correct ingredients for production batches
• Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process
• Perform machine cleanouts between runs to prevent contamination
• Document production activities accurately and completely
• Operate a forklift to transport materials and finished products
• Ensure finished products meet specifications for size, color, hardness, packaging, and labeling
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Support packaging, staging, and shipment preparation of materials

What We're Looking For

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing, mixing, extrusion, or production equipment
• Forklift experience
• Ability to follow quality standards and production procedures
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking skills
• High School Diploma or GED preferred (relevant experience considered)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs occasionally
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Steel-toe leather boots required

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Weekly Pay
• Immediate Interviews
• Excellent benefits package
• Consistent full-time schedule
• Overtime opportunities available
• Strong job stability
• Ongoing training and skill development
• Opportunities for promotion and wage increases
• Potential to earn into the upper $20s per hour as you learn additional roles

Work Environment & Schedule

You'll work in a plastics processing and extrusion facility where you'll gain hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and processes. Available Shifts:

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (occasionally starts at 6:00 AM), Monday-Friday
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, Monday-Friday
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Sunday-Thursday (includes every other weekend currently)

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, PA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Denver,PA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.