**Job Title: Process Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Process Operator to join our team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring the process of drying chemical slurry, tracking production output, and ensuring quality standards are met. This role involves operating industrial dryers, packaging dried products, and documenting processes accurately. **Responsibilities** + Set up, run, and monitor the drying process of chemical slurry using industrial dryers. + Track and record production output via computer systems. + Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on process equipment as needed. + Ensure full understanding of each piece of equipment and control system in the assigned work area. + Start up, operate, and shutdown equipment safely. + Diagnose equipment issues and understand equipment hazards for safe operation. + Understand the role and purpose of each piece of equipment in the process area. + Familiarize yourself with the equipment layout and its impact on surrounding processes and storage areas. + Follow operating procedures, including process, safety, and maintenance protocols. + Recognize process and chemical hazards in the area to maintain a safe working environment. **Essential Skills** + Experience in operating process equipment. + Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment. + Proficiency in using computers for documentation and tracking production output. + Understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to chemical processes. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 1-2 years of process equipment operations experience. + Knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques for process equipment. **Why Work Here?** We offer competitive benefits, including profit-sharing bonuses up to 15% of base salary, 401k contributions up to 6%, and tuition reimbursement. Employees enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, with opportunities for unused vacation reimbursement. Our company is known for its low turnover and tenured workforce, ensuring long-term stability and growth opportunities. **Work Environment** The position is based in an older manufacturing facility that is undergoing significant upgrades, providing opportunities to learn various roles within a small team. The facility is committed to investing in improvements, offering a stable and rewarding work environment with great benefits. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of AVENEL, New Jersey. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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 AVENEL,NJ. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.