Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

Join our team as a Machine Operator at a facility that produces cement mixes, gravel, and sandbags. In this role, you will be responsible for operating the machine that fills cement mix bags. You will set up the machine based on product specifications, manage the filling process, and ensure the bags are accurately filled and transported to the palletizing machine. This position involves repetitive tasks and may require manual lifting. A full-face respirator is provided for protection against dust in the shop.

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 products for inconsistencies or abnormal appearances, ensuring they meet quality requirements.Perform routine machine maintenance.Assist other operators in setting up machines and completing necessary tasks to meet deadlines.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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.Physical ability to frequently stand for extended periods and lift up to 100 lbs.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in packaging and packing tasks.General labor experience.Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs, a 5% 401k match, and health and wellness programs that support your well-being and financial future.

Work Environment

The work environment is a small, dusty shop with a team of five in production. It includes conveyor systems, a dryer/tumbler, tall silos for material storage, bagging machines, and stacking/palletizing machines. The shop operates on a day shift from 4am to 2:30pm and a swing shift from 10am to 8:30pm, Monday through Friday, with a shift differential available.

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 10, 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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