Chemical Packaging Operator & Maintenance Specialist

Aerotek; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Chemical Packaging Operator and Maintenance Support for a contract-to-hire role in Richmond, VA. The position combines hands-on packaging, material handling, and light maintenance duties in a small chemical processing environment.

You will operate sit‑down forklifts, handle bags, totes, and drums, and assist with batching and mixing using large mixer equipment. A strict safety mindset and ability to work in dirty conditions are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts (sit-down) in production/warehouse.
• Hands-on material handling to support production activities.
• Basic machine operating tasks on mixers and related equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Comfort in a dirty, physically demanding environment with safety focus.
• Ability to follow detailed batch mixing and packaging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and semiautomatic processes for chemical packaging.
• Manage own material handling tasks to support production.
• Handle chemical bags, totes and drums safely, loading and staging materials.
• Use sit-down forklifts to move materials on the production floor.
• Assist maintenance with basic tasks and minor repairs.
• Support compounding, blending, and batching operations with large mixer equipment.
• Conduct inventory activities using RF scanners and verify material flow.
• Monitor processes for accuracy and proper batching according to procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation (sit-down)

Material handling

Machine operation (mixers)

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Detail-oriented procedures

Maintenance support

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Chemical Packaging Operator and Maintenance Support for a contract-to-hire role in Richmond, VA. The position combines hands-on packaging, material handling, and light maintenance duties in a small chemical processing environment.

You will operate sit‑down forklifts, handle bags, totes, and drums, and assist with batching and mixing using large mixer equipment. A strict safety mindset and ability to work in dirty conditions are essential.