Machine Operator - DIRECT HIRE

Job Title: Machine Operator

Pay: $20/hour+

Job Description

This role operates and monitors manufacturing equipment that produces plastic bags and film used in postal, waste, and medical applications. You will run machines that make plastic film and specialized medical bags, support production efficiency, and help maintain a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a strong culture focused on safety, support, and recognition, with regular catered meals and a positive team environment. The company offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with the opportunity for annual profit-sharing bonuses. You can earn additional incentives such as sign-on, referral, and safety reimbursements, and benefit from career growth opportunities where skills are rewarded, including the potential to move into higher-paying roles over time.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean indoor manufacturing facility with machinery running throughout the production area. Temperatures can rise, especially on upper floors, so you should be comfortable working in a warmer environment at times. Shifts include a rotating 6PM–6AM schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off) for barrier production and a 7AM–3:30PM Monday–Friday schedule for extrusion operations. You will work around industrial equipment, forklifts, and production lines, following all safety guidelines and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and film manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Run assigned machines according to production schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor machine performance and product output, identifying basic issues or irregularities.
• Perform basic troubleshooting on machines, including safely shutting equipment off when needed.
• Follow training to operate a forklift safely for material movement within the facility.

Essential Skills

• Previous machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in basic machine troubleshooting or strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to perform general labor and material handling tasks as needed.
• Ability to accurately use tape measure.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to extrusion, injection mold, or blow molding equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools used in a production environment.
• Experience with troubleshooting production equipment or mechanical systems.
• Experience with quality checks and adherence to production standards.

This is a Permanent position based out of Hebron, OH.

The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $47840.00/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.

$1-3 pay bump after 90 days, eligible for cheap benefits w/ full coverage, great work environment & annual profit sharing bonus! All of the work outside of chemical operation is not physical at all! $1 pay bump once perm!

This is a fully onsite position in Hebron,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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.

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.