Production Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Shift: Rotating Shifts

1 Week = M-TH 5:45am - 6pm

Next Week = M-TH 6pm - 5:45am

Occasional Friday's as needed

Pay: $22.28/hr

Job Description

As a Machine Operator reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for efficiently running the production line. This involves operating machinery, ensuring proper feeding of raw materials through the manufacturing process, resolving line stoppages, clearing equipment jams, verifying finished products against quality specifications, and preparing products for shipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures.

• Ensure products meet established quality specifications.

• Document quality checks and production numbers.

• Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklifts.

• Identify items contributing to downtime using computerized systems and hand-written production reports.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in machine operation.

• Experience with production, manufacturing, and quality checks.

• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds routinely.

• Comfortable standing for extended periods.

• Proficient in operating forklifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred.

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

• 1+ year sit-down forklift experience preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a brand-new industrial manufacturing facility with room for growth and comprehensive benefits. Be part of an expanding operation in Jacksonville, offering opportunities to develop your career in a supportive environment.

Work Environment

Work in a non-climate-controlled, high-production industrial manufacturing shingle plant. The facility includes stairs, catwalks, and heights. Employees must be able to work a Dupont Schedule, which involves rotating shifts of days and nights with some weekends. PPE requirements include steel-toed boots, long sleeves, pants, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.28 - $22.28/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 Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.