Machine Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

The Machine Operator will be responsible for working on the foam pouring line. This role involves batching, chemical unloading, and unloading drums and totes into tanks. In addition to these tasks, the technician will assist other departments. Experience with railcars is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee the pouring line.
• Perform batching and chemical unloading tasks.
• Unload drums and totes into tanks.
• Assist with side film and top film tasks.
• Clean the department after each pour.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.

Essential Skills

• Chemical handling and compounding
• Machine operation
• 2+ years of chemical experience
• 1+ years of chemical batching experience
• Ability to use a tape measure
• Blending and batching skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years working in chemical manufacturing
• Ability to comprehend basic measurements and fractions
• Capability to stand for 8 hours a day

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage along with a 401(k) plan with a company match. Benefit from paid holidays, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. We offer training and development opportunities, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. Additionally, if clothing is damaged at work, we will reimburse for new clothing.

Work Environment

This position is indoors but not climate controlled, which means it can get very hot in the summer. The work environment is team-oriented, and candidates should be proactive in assisting with facility cleanup without being prompted. The dress code includes jeans or shorts, a t-shirt, and close-toed shoes. The work shift is the 1st shift, from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Council Bluffs, IA.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Council Bluffs,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.