Production Operator - 1st Shift, Grow into Lead Roles

Aerotek; Heath (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Opportunities for advancement (lead/su

Job summary

Aerotek in Heath, OH is seeking a Production Operator for the 1st shift to support a chemical packaging line. You will feed materials, inspect products, run packaging equipment, and assist with shipping, receiving, and housekeeping in a small team.

The role emphasizes safety, ability to lift up to 50 lb, and willingness to learn with potential to grow into lead or supervisor responsibilities. The position is on site, permanent, with a pay range of $41,600–$49,920 per year and benefits after 90

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to following safety procedures.
• Ability to safely operate a sit-down forklift.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Comfort working with production, manufacturing, and general machine operation tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently after training, and support a continuous production process.
• Basic understanding of quality considerations in a production or packaging environment.

Responsibilities

• Feed raw materials and components onto the production line according to established procedures and safety standards.
• Remove finished products from the production line, inspect for quality, and stage them for packaging, shipping, or storage.
• Operate general production and packaging equipment, including machines used for mixing, blending, compounding, batching, and chemical operations as needed.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading materials and finished goods.
• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move materials, products, and pallets throughout the facility.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area by performing regular housekeeping tasks around the production line and warehouse.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Monitor basic quality checks during production and report any issues or irregularities to the appropriate personnel.
• Work collaboratively with a small team of 3–5 people to support continuous production on a single production line.
• Learn plant processes from experienced staff with the objective of taking on more responsibility and helping to run the plant operations over time.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Forklift operator

Lift 50 pounds

Production machinery

Quality awareness

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Automation familiarity

Packaging experience

Job description

Aerotek in Heath, OH is seeking a Production Operator for the 1st shift to support a chemical packaging line. You will feed materials, inspect products, run packaging equipment, and assist with shipping, receiving, and housekeeping in a small team.

The role emphasizes safety, ability to lift up to 50 lb, and willingness to learn with potential to grow into lead or supervisor responsibilities. The position is on site, permanent, with a pay range of $41,600–$49,920 per year and benefits after 90