Job Title: Machine Operator
Job Description

Join our team as a Machine Operator at a facility dedicated to producing bags of cement mixes, including concrete, gravel, and sandbags. Your role will involve operating machines to fill these bags, setting up machines based on the product mix, and ensuring the bags are properly filled and transported via a conveyor system to a palletizing machine. This position requires handling repetitive tasks and occasionally lifting bags manually in a dusty environment, with full-face respirators provided for protection.

ResponsibilitiesRead job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.Set stops or guides to specific lengths as indicated by scale, rule, or templates.Observe machine operation to detect product defects or machine malfunctions.Review product for inconsistencies or abnormal appearance to ensure quality standards are met.Perform routine machine maintenance.Assist other operators in machine setup and other tasks to meet deadlines and product completion.Essential SkillsProficiency in machine operation and general production tasks.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Mathematical skills to perform basic arithmetic operations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.Additional Skills & QualificationsCapability to stand for extended periods.Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs.Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs, along with a 5% 401k match. Our health and wellness programs support your overall well-being and professional growth.

Work Environment

Work in a small, dusty shop environment with a team of five production staff. The facility includes conveyor systems, a dryer/tumbler, tall silos for material storage, bagging machines, and stacking/palletizing machines. The role offers both day and swing shifts, with a shift differential for the swing shift upon direct hire.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, Oregon.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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