Night Operator

Airswift; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Night Operator for a long-term assignment in Stratford, Connecticut. The role involves operating process equipment safely, following SOPs across milling, blending, packaging, and PLC control, and producing to schedule while maintaining quality and safety.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (with college credits or industry/military experience), forklift competency, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and experience handling heavy drums in a busy manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 60 college credits, or equivalent plus 5 years of recent industry experience, or 4 years military experience.
• Forklift operation must be performed safely and prudently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to handle drums over 300 lbs with or without equipment.
• Wearing a dust mask or respirator during duties is required.
• Work in a heavy-duty manufacturing environment with hazards.

Responsibilities

• Operate process equipment safely and efficiently to produce finished product to specification.
• Follow standard operating procedures across manufacturing activities including milling, blending, packaging, and operation of PLC-based control equipment.
• Package materials to fulfil customer orders, ensuring packaging and weight requirements are met.
• Produce to the production schedule while maintaining quality, safety, and process consistency.
• Troubleshoot operational issues as they arise and support effective plant performance.
• Assist with waste handling, required sample collection, and QC sampling activities.
• Transport finished product and containers to the correct locations, including forklift operation where required.
• Carry out equipment clean-outs and maintain a clean, organised plant area.
• Provide support across production, shipping and receiving, and maintenance as needed.
• Comply with company policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Drum handling (>300 lbs)

Respirator use

Heavy manufacturing environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent + 60 college credit hours OR high school diploma + 5 years industry experience OR high school diploma + 4 years military experience

Job description

Position Overview

Night Operator Duration: Long-term assignment (initially 1 year with possibility of extension / go direct)

Location: Startford, Connecticut

Rotation: Monday - Friday, 9PM to 7AM (NIGHTS)

Key Responsibilities

• Operate process equipment safely and efficiently to produce finished product to specification.
• Follow standard operating procedures across manufacturing activities including milling, blending, packaging, and operation of PLC-based control equipment.
• Package materials to fulfil customer orders, ensuring packaging and weight requirements are met.
• Produce to the production schedule while maintaining quality, safety, and process consistency.
• Troubleshoot operational issues as they arise and support effective plant performance.
• Assist with waste handling, required sample collection, and QC sampling activities.
• Transport finished product and containers to the correct locations, including forklift operation where required.
• Carry out equipment clean-outs and maintain a clean, organised plant area.
• Provide support across production, shipping and receiving, and maintenance as needed.
• Comply with company policies and procedures at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 60 college credit hours, or High School Diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of recent industry experience, or High School Diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of military experience.
• Ability to operate a forklift in a safe and prudent manner.
• Ability to safely lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis.
• Ability to safely handle drums greater than 300 pounds, with or without drum handling equipment.
• Ability to wear a dust mask and half/full-face air-purifying respirator while carrying out job duties.
• Ability to work within a heavy-duty manufacturing environment with multiple operational hazards.