Job Information
Aerotek Production Operator in Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Job Title: Production Operator
Job Description
As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for bagging and palletizing products according to instructions and order types. You will vacuum large quantities of product from storage holders into industrial bags, sort bags and pallets, stage and wrap pallets, and load and unload shipments. Additionally, you will perform quality inspections on bags, pallets, and containers, operate forklifts, and assist in shipping and receiving.
Responsibilities
Bag and palletize product according to instructions and order types
Vacuum large quantities of product from storage holders into industrial bags
Sort bags and pallets of product
Stage and wrap pallets
Load and unload shipments
Perform quality inspections on bags, pallets, and containers
Operate forklifts
Assist in shipping and receiving
Essential Skills
1+ Year of Industrial Experience
High School Diploma / GED
Experience in manufacturing, general labor, and general production
Palletizing, staging, and lifting experience
Why Work Here?
The company boasts a long average job tenure, with many employees having been with the company for over 10 years.
Work Environment
You will be working in a warehouse/manufacturing environment. The team size is small. The dress code requires steel toe boots/shoes and work clothes. The shift is a rotating 12-hour Dupont shift, involving both day and night shifts within the same month. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided, except for steel toes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
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.