Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Production Operator, pay raise to $26.70/hour after 4 months

The Production Operator works in a blow mold facility and monitors pre-form machines, labelers, and blow mold machines to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production. This role supports high-quality manufacturing by operating and overseeing production equipment and assisting with related tasks in a clean, small-team environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pre-form machines, labelers, and blow mold machines to ensure they run safely, efficiently, and within quality standards.
• Operate production and manufacturing equipment according to established procedures and guidelines.
• Perform basic machine adjustments and use mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot minor issues during production.
• Assist with labeling activities to ensure products are correctly and consistently labeled.
• Use forklifts when required to move materials, products, or equipment safely within the facility, if trained and authorized.
• Inspect equipment and production output regularly to identify and report any irregularities or defects.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with a small team to meet production goals and maintain smooth workflow during the shift.
• Document production information accurately as required by plant procedures.

Essential Skills

• Previous production experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to understand and work with production machinery.
• Capability to follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Attention to detail to ensure product quality.
• Strong teamwork skills to work effectively with a small group of colleagues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Machine operation experience in a production or manufacturing setting.
• Forklift experience or certification for safely moving materials and products.
• Experience working with blow mold equipment, filling machines, or similar production machinery.
• Assembly, labeling, or packaging operations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable organization that offers strong long-term benefits and rewards performance. Once hired permanently, you can earn a competitive hourly rate and access a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with a strong company match and an additional pension plan to support your financial future. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills while working with modern production equipment in a supportive setting.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very clean blow mold production area, working closely with a small team of approximately four other individuals. The schedule follows a night shift from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM on a rotating pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, and 2 days off. The facility maintains organized, well-kept conditions and follows standard industrial safety practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of COLUMBUS, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 COLUMBUS,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Shift work, Night shift

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