**Job Title: Production Operator** **Job Description** Join our dynamic team as a Production Operator, where you will collaborate with other production operators to run lines and create batches for customers. This role is essential for ensuring smooth operations and maintaining high standards in our manufacturing processes. **Responsibilities** + Issue silver for batches. + Complete material and maintenance verifications. + Assist in troubleshooting material and process issues. + Coordinate efforts to pre-plan and stage for the next day. + Prioritize operator tasks according to release dates on the Open Order Report. + Assign repacks to operators to complete before shipping deadlines. + Help QC Lab troubleshoot production-related issues and be involved with the corrective action process. + Manage raw material inventory and perform cycle counting monthly. + Perform year-end inventory and review fast-moving or critical inventory items weekly; order as necessary. + Maintain critical material list and work with QC to ensure items are prioritized for testing. + Attend daily production meetings. + Become a Subject Matter Expert in Production, understanding all major processes and material chemistries. + Perform training for new hires, maintaining training records and establishing a robust training system. + Promote housekeeping initiatives and perform daily reviews and audits of areas. + Work with Plant Operations Manager to achieve packaging inventory goals and metrics. + Maintain process control over batches and operators, understanding P-FMEAs and using Control Plans effectively. + Audit Fork Lifts Inspection and ensure lifts are in good working condition. + Coordinate waste management activities with the Compliance team. + Participate in training activities, actively listening and engaging in presentations. + Act as an active member of the safety committee. + Serve as an Emergency Responder for fire, tornado, or other disasters. **Essential Skills** + 2 years of Production line experience. + 2 years of Manufacturing experience. + 2 years of Line operation experience. + General safety knowledge. + Computer operation skills. + Manual labor capabilities. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + ERP system experience. + Ability to use a computer to implement information. + General reading and comprehension of production documents/work orders. **Why Work Here?** Embrace the opportunity to work in a clean, organized, and family-oriented production setting. Enjoy a close-knit environment where everyone knows each other, with plenty of face time with management. We promote educational activities, offering specialized classes and events that benefit the company, and participate in trade shows. With many staff members nearing retirement, there are ample opportunities for growth and advancement. **Work Environment** Experience a clean manufacturing environment with a single shift operation from Monday to Thursday, working ten-hour days in the first shift. The facility accommodates 50 employees, providing a well-structured and spacious setting for larger scale batch processing, handling drums and pallets of powder. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Delaware, Ohio. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00/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 Delaware,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2025. **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.