Production Operator

Aerotek; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steel-toe footwear allowance

Overtime opportunities

Weekly pay

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring for a Production Operator in Decatur, AL. This permanent, on-site role involves monitoring plastics production lines, loading and aligning rolls, and minimizing waste through defect monitoring. You will join a team with intensive initial training and overtime opportunities to support production demands.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork. You will operate and troubleshoot winding equipment, document machine adjustments, and participate in a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience with plastics in a production environment, preferably in food-grade operations.
• Hands-on machine operation experience in production, assembly, or extrusion settings.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including heavy lifting and handling rolls of various sizes for approximately 40% of the workday.
• Proficiency in computer operation to monitor equipment, enter data, and adjust settings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control when monitoring product and identifying defects.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with team members and report issues promptly.
• Comfort working in a production environment that can be warm and somewhat dirty.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production machines and computer systems to ensure proper stretch, tension, and alignment of plastics during production.
• Change out rolls, including loading, unloading, and aligning rolls of various sizes to maintain continuous operation.
• Monitor and manage scraps and defects, identifying issues early and taking corrective action to minimize waste.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on winding machines to keep equipment running efficiently.
• Adjust machine settings as needed to maintain product quality and meet production specifications.
• Follow established safety protocols at all times and use required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area around the machines and production line.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to communicate issues, share status updates, and support smooth shift handovers.
• Participate fully in an intensive training week to learn machine operation, safety procedures, and quality standards before starting regular shifts.
• Document production information as required, including recording defects, scrap, and machine adjustments in computer systems.

Skills

Plastics production

Machine operation

Heavy lifting

Data entry

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Team communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Title: Production Operator

Responsibilities

• Monitor production machines and computer systems to ensure the proper stretch, tension, and alignment of plastics during production.

• Change out rolls, including loading, unloading, and aligning rolls of various sizes to maintain continuous operation.

• Monitor and manage scraps and defects, identifying issues early and taking corrective action to minimize waste.

• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on winding machines to keep equipment running efficiently.

• Adjust machine settings as needed to maintain product quality and meet production specifications.

• Follow established safety protocols at all times and use required personal protective equipment.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area around the machines and production line.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to communicate issues, share status updates, and support smooth shift handovers.

• Participate fully in an intensive training week to learn machine operation, safety procedures, and quality standards before starting regular shifts.

• Document production information as required, including recording defects, scrap, and machine adjustments in computer systems.

Essential Skills

• Experience working with plastics in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably in food-grade operations.

• Hands-on machine operation experience in production, assembly, or extrusion settings.

• Ability to perform physical tasks, including heavy lifting and handling rolls of various sizes for approximately 40% of the workday.

• Proficiency in computer operation to monitor equipment, enter data, and adjust settings.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control when monitoring product and identifying defects.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.

• Good communication skills to work effectively with team members and report issues promptly.

• Comfort working in a production environment that can be warm and somewhat dirty.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with machine setup and adjustment in a production environment.

• Familiarity with extrusion processes and related equipment.

• Ability to adapt to an intensive, structured training process and apply new skills quickly.

• Reliability and willingness to work overtime when needed to support production demands.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing production environment that offers significant room for advancement and opportunities to increase your earnings through overtime. The company supports employees with a benefits structure where the employer covers a substantial portion of benefit costs, helping you protect your health and financial well-being. You receive a steel-toe footwear allowance and benefit from a thorough, intensive training program that prepares you for success on the production floor. The culture values safety, hands-on learning, and continuous improvement, giving you a solid foundation for building a long-term career in manufacturing.

Work Environment

This role is based in a production facility focused on plastics and food-grade manufacturing. You spend roughly 60% of your time monitoring machines and computers and about 40% performing physical tasks such as changing rolls and handling materials. The environment can be warm and somewhat dirty, with active machinery and moving materials, so you follow strict safety protocols and wear appropriate protective gear, including steel-toe footwear. You work around extrusion and winding equipment, using both mechanical controls and computer interfaces to manage production. The operation offers overtime opportunities, and you complete an intensive training week before starting regular shifts to ensure you are fully prepared to work safely and effectively.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Decatur, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42640.00 - $43000.00/yr.

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.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Decatur, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL.

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.