Extruder Operator and Pulverizing Operator Openings - 1st Shift - Pay up to $22.50/hr

1st Shift:

5:30am to 3:30pm | or | 6am to 4:00pm - Monday to Thursday

OT on Friday 6am to noon (voluntarily)

Responsibilities:

• Oversee multiple plastic extrusion lines.
• Manage line setup and teardown responsibilities.
• Accurately follow formulations and work orders for production runs.
• Troubleshoot production line issues as they arise.
• Clean feeders, dies, and barrels throughout the shift.
• Correctly stage materials to ensure smooth production.
• Assist with various tasks throughout the facility as required.

Essential Skills:

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Previous manufacturing experience required (minimum of 3 years).
• Understanding of shop mathematics and ability to perform accurate measurements.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High school diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Forklift operation experience.
• Experience with extrusion and plastic mixing.
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs throughout the shift.
• Previous material handling experience is a plus but not required.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-run organization that values its employees and offers numerous benefits including profit sharing after one year, annual bonuses, pay increases, and cost of living adjustments. Enjoy comprehensive vision, medical, and dental coverage, as well as a $20k life insurance policy. Benefit from a yearly boot allowance, company-provided uniforms, and generous PTO. Be part of a supportive team environment where cross-training and exposure to various roles are highly encouraged.

Work Environment:

You will be working a first shift with some flexibility, either from 5:30am-3:30pm or 6am-4pm, Monday to Thursday. The facility has around 30 employees, with approximately 15 in production roles. Although the work environment is non-climate controlled and can get very dirty, it provides paid lunch breaks, and showers are required before leaving each day. Embrace the opportunity to be cross-trained and gain exposure to various roles within the team.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Akron, OH.

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $22.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Akron,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

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: