Machine Operator Material Handler

Machine Operator Material Handler

The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe and productive operation of various machines including Granulator, Shredder, Color System, Wet Sorter System, and/or Extruder. This role involves material handling and ensuring the maintenance of high-quality products.

Responsibilities:

• Understand, follow, and apply information from the Run Instruction Sheet (RIS).
• Set up, run, shut down, troubleshoot, clean, and perform general maintenance of machines.
• Take regular and proper samples and systematically probe boxes as directed by RIS. Report inequities to lab personnel and supervisor.
• Thoroughly clean boxes, lids, and skids before using them. Determine the condition of packaging and dispose of any substandard material prior to reuse.
• Maintain and properly complete logs for production ledgers and quality control.
• Compute weights, competently using correct gross, tare, and net figures.
• Weigh material in boxes and hoppers and correctly record weights in appropriate places.
• Become a certified operator on both a forklift and aerial lift as needed.
• Assist with training new associates.
• Load and unload material and place material into inventory locations using forklift or pallet jack.
• Prepare boxes for material by placing labels in proper locations and/or removing extra labels.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic math skills for making computations.
• Machine operation experience.
• Quality check proficiency.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Ability to stand for the duration of shift outside of breaks.
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs (not repetitively).
• Comfortable with heights and able to use an aerial lift.

Available Shift & Pay:

• 2nd Shift: 3:30pm - 12:00am Monday-Friday
• $21

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts and an employee assistance program. Benefit from voluntary options like stock options and a 401k plan. This facility is rapidly growing, offering opportunities for career advancement into leadership positions. Experience a supportive work culture with valuable extras and a chance to be part of a dynamic team.

Work Environment:

This role is within a traditional manufacturing environment where large machines perform various tasks to receive and separate plastic materials. The environment may include dust and noise, requiring hearing and eye protection. Employees must be willing to climb stairs or use aerial lifts to access machine parts. The facility gets hot in the summer and cool in the winter. Dock workers primarily load and unload trucks. Adhere to a dress code that includes no baggy clothing, jewelry, or shorts, and requires steel-toed shoes. Cell phones and smartwatches are not allowed on the production floor.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 Indianapolis, IN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2026.