Operator

Aerotek; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Short and long-term disability

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Production Operator in Marion, Indiana for 1st or 2nd shift. You will operate a range of production equipment, ensure product quality, and support safe, efficient manufacturing as the facility scales up to full mass production. Training at Noblesville through September is required.

The role offers contract-to-hire status with shifts 6:00AM–2:00PM or 2:00PM–10:00PM at $21/hr, onsite. Benefits outlined upon permanent status and eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in general production or manufacturing environments.
• Reliability with strong job tenure.
• Willingness to learn new processes, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks including machine operation, packaging, and inspection.
• Comfort operating production machinery such as mixers, tanks, furnaces, and filtration equipment.
• Follow GMP and safety protocols.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Detail-oriented documentation and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Operate furnaces to process and refine raw materials according to established procedures and safety standards.
• Run mixers and tanks used in the chemical refining process, ensuring proper settings, timing, and material handling.
• Operate filter press equipment to separate solids from liquids and maintain optimal performance of the filtration process.
• Remove impurities using screening and filtration equipment to ensure materials meet required purity levels.
• Monitor product quality throughout the production process and verify that finished powder meets all specifications.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of machinery.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, supporting good manufacturing practices and efficient workflow.
• Support general production activities such as machine operation, packaging, and inspection as needed.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production targets and resolve issues that arise during operations.
• Adapt to changing shift schedules as the facility transitions to 6:00AM–6:00PM or 6:00PM–6:00AM (2-2-3 rotation) when full production is reached.

Skills

General production

Reliability

Willingness to learn

General labor

Machine operation

Attention to detail

GMP compliance

Team player

Documentation

Job description

Job Title: Production Operator

Join a rapidly growing production facility in Marion, IN as a Production Operator on 1st or 2nd shift. You must be willing to train in Noblesville until the end of September. In this role, you operate a variety of equipment used in chemical refining and powder production, ensure product quality, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations in a dynamic environment that is scaling up to full mass-production.

Shift and Pay

1st shift: 6:00AM to 2:00PM - $21hr

2nd shift: 2:00PM to 10:00PM - $21hr

Responsibilities

• Operate furnaces to process and refine raw materials according to established procedures and safety standards.

• Run mixers and tanks used in the chemical refining process, ensuring proper settings, timing, and material handling.

• Operate filter press equipment to separate solids from liquids and maintain optimal performance of the filtration process.

• Remove impurities using screening and filtration equipment to ensure materials meet required purity levels.

• Monitor product quality throughout the production process and verify that finished powder meets all specifications.

• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of machinery.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, supporting good manufacturing practices and efficient workflow.

• Support general production activities such as machine operation, packaging, and inspection as needed.

• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production targets and resolve issues that arise during operations.

• Adapt to changing shift schedules as the facility transitions to 6:00AM–6:00PM or 6:00PM–6:00AM (2-2-3 rotation) when full production is reached.

Essential Skills

• Experience in general production or manufacturing environments.

• Demonstrated reliability and strong job tenure, showing commitment and consistency in previous roles.

• Willingness to learn new processes, equipment, and procedures and apply feedback to improve performance.

• Ability to perform general labor tasks, including machine operation, packaging, and inspection.

• Comfort operating production machinery such as mixers, tanks, furnaces, and filtration equipment.

• Attention to detail and ability to monitor product quality to ensure finished powder meets specifications.

• Capability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adhere to established safety protocols.

• Strong team player mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers.

• Detail-oriented approach to documentation, process adherence, and cleanliness in the work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior chemical manufacturing experience is a plus.

• Prior pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is a plus.

• Ability to adapt to changing processes and schedules in a growing production environment.

• Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility.

• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as the facility scales.

• Desire for long-term growth within a production environment, both in position and compensation.

Why Work Here?

You join an exponentially growing, recession-resistant business that is actively scaling its mass-production capabilities, creating significant opportunities for advancement. Once you transition to permanent status, you become eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401(k), voluntary life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage. The culture rewards performance and initiative, ensuring that individuals who prove their value are recognized and compensated accordingly, with clear opportunities for both positional and monetary growth.

Work Environment

You work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility that is undergoing a major revamp as it progresses through four phases of growth, leading to expanded capacity and evolving processes. The environment is centered around production equipment such as furnaces, mixers, tanks, filter presses, and screening and filtration systems. Initially, shifts run from 6:00AM to 2:00PM (1st shift) and 2:00PM to 10:00PM (2nd shift), with multiple openings on each. The setting emphasizes safety, cleanliness, adherence to GMP, and collaborative teamwork in a busy, hands-on production environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marion, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Marion,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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.