Packing Operator

Job Title: Packing Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Packing Operator to join our team. This role involves performing the packaging of products to be sent out, operating RF scanners to track products within the warehouse, and managing shipping and receiving functions. There is an exciting opportunity to advance to the Slitter Operator position upon hire, where you will engage in more complex tasks such as reading bills of materials, performing machine setups, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform packaging of products for dispatch.
• Operate RF scanners for product tracking.
• Handle shipping and receiving functions.
• As a Slitter Operator, read bills of materials and perform machine setups.
• Thread film into machines, and set blades to appropriate widths.
• Program machines for length, speed, and tension.
• Set up leader tables with proper tapes, leaders, and trailers.
• Retrieve proper cores from inventory.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of machines and complete quality checks with calipers.

Essential Skills

• Assembly, kitting, and packing experience.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Reliability and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in general labor, production, and inspection is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a supportive work environment with frequent employee appreciation events like pizza parties and popcorn Thursdays. The facility is clean, comfortable, and climate-controlled. There is ample room for career growth and salary increases as the company is rapidly expanding.

Work Environment

The facility is a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment. The dress code requires steel toe boots, blue jeans or Cintas pants without holes, and a solid-colored shirt. Shorts are also permissible

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hebron, KY.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $19.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hebron,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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.