**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. The primary responsibility of this role is to set up and operate machinery that blends, mixes, packages, or transports liquid or dry chemicals. The position aims to deliver the highest quality products at the lowest costs while adhering to customer specifications and delivery requirements. **Responsibilities** + Set up, start, and operate all machinery, ensuring compliance with operating and safety procedures as well as ISO standards. + Weigh ingredients to meet recipe specifications and insert them into machinery or ensure the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area. + Monitor production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation, troubleshooting any equipment and processing issues. + Operate machinery to mix, extrude, discharge, or handle materials according to operating procedures. + Examine materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards. + Take samples of materials to the lab for evaluation and instructions on any batch adjustments if needed. + Refer issues or problems to the Production Lead or Production/Shift Supervisor for disposition. + Perform all required machine cleaning and complete all necessary system inputs and transactions to ensure data integrity. + Document work completed as required, including logs, data reports, and procedures. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in GMP and quality control processes. + Experience in shipping and receiving. + Competence in machine operation and production procedures. + Familiarity with warehouse systems, SAP, and production operations. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + At least one year of production experience in a manufacturing plant involving mixing, blending, batching, or production of powdered or liquid parts. + Valid driver's license and good driving record. + High school diploma, GED equivalency, or relevant experience. + Computer literacy. **Work Environment** The work environment is dynamic, with frequent exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, dust, fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level can be loud. The role requires physical activity such as standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. Employees must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds and be able to push or pull up to 200 lbs. with equipment aid. The position requires standing and walking for a 10-hour shift. **Why Work Here?** Joining our team provides an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a focus on quality and efficiency. Employees can expect a challenging yet rewarding role that offers a chance to develop valuable skills in the manufacturing industry. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Mesa, Arizona. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Mesa,AZ. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 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.