Machine Operator

Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Your role will involve loading, unloading, storing, sampling, and transferring materials, as well as providing relief coverage across departments.

Now Hiring Entry Level Machine Operator


Job Description


As a Shredder Operator, you will be responsible for operating shredding and packaging equipment, ensuring smooth material handling, and maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness. Your role will involve loading, unloading, storing, sampling, and transferring materials, as well as providing relief coverage across departments. You will perform minor equipment maintenance, report issues, maintain accurate records, and sanitize and clean equipment and facilities. Additionally, you will train new team members on OSHA and EPA standards for material handling, effectively communicate with team members, and participate in safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.


Responsibilities


+ Operate shredding and packaging equipment.

+ Load, unload, store, sample, and transfer materials.

+ Provide relief coverage across departments.

+ Perform minor equipment maintenance and report issues.

+ Maintain accurate records and documentation.

+ Sanitize and clean equipment and facilities.

+ Train new team members on OSHA and EPA standards for material handling.

+ Communicate effectively with team members.

+ Participate in safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.


Essential Skills


+ 6+ months of manufacturing experience.

+ 6+ months of physical labor experience.

+ Ability to lift up to 50lbs.


Additional Skills & Qualifications


+ Forklift operation skills.

+ Material handling expertise.

+ RF scanning proficiency.

+ General labor and production experience.


Why Work Here?


Employees who transition to full-time positions enjoy a great benefits program, with several employee functions such as cookouts, baseball games, and hockey games. There is room for growth into other roles and departments, within a growing industry that has recently expanded with a new facility.


Work Environment


The work environment is a clean and organized space with high standards for cleanliness. The facility maintains temperatures ranging from 40 degrees in the winter to 80 degrees in the summer. Employees must adhere to a dress code of jeans, t-shirts, and steel-toed shoes. The position operates on long-term contracts with potential for direct hire, depending on openings. The clean-shaven policy applies in production areas, with beard nets not permitted.


Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.


Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.


Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.


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 Cedar Rapids,IA.


Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.


About Aerotek


Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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.


San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.