Massachusetts Veterans Jobs

Job Title: Production Material Handler

Job Description

Join our dynamic team at a plant that processes raw ores into fine material used for a variety of products such as sandpaper. As a production material handler, you will operate grinding machines and handle materials using sit-down propane forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of approximately 10 people to operate the plant's machines.

• Fill, transport, and palletize materials which are placed into drums or large bags, using forklifts or by hand depending on the size.

• Monitor machines for issues or contamination.

• Periodically use various hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and mallets.

Essential Skills

• Basic computer and math skills.

• Basic tool experience (wrenches, screwdrivers, mallets).

• Minimum 1 year of machine operating experience.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when needed, as well as walk/stand for 10-hour shifts.

• Experience with or willingness to learn forklift operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience is preferred, but candidates with machine operating experience and a willingness to learn forklift operation will be considered.

Why Work Here?

We offer BCBS health insurance, Delta Dental insurance, a 401k match of 50% up to 5% contribution, and a profit sharing of 4% into the 401k. Additionally, we provide life insurance, gift cards on holidays, and employee appreciation events throughout the year.

Work Environment

This is a manufacturing environment that is not temperature controlled, which means it can get hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The area can sometimes get dusty from the material, so comfort with such conditions is necessary. First shift is Monday to Thursday from 5am to 3pm, with occasional required work on Fridays. Second shift is Monday to Thursday from 3pm to 1am, with occasional required work on Fridays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of North Grafton, Massachusetts.

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.