**Job Title: Production Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up raw materials, maintaining and troubleshooting machinery, inspecting finished products, and ensuring the smooth operation of the production line. This position requires physical labor and mechanical aptitude, with opportunities for growth and advancement. **Responsibilities** + Set up raw material along the production line + Maintain and troubleshoot the shingle machine + Clear jams and ensure continuous operation + Inspect the quality of finished products + Build and stack pallets + Clean and maintain manufacturing equipment and production areas + Assist other areas as needed **Essential Skills** + 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment + Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with basic hand tools + Experience working 12-hour shifts + Physical labor and general production experience **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to work with hand tools + Experience in assembly, machine operation, packaging, inspection, and using a tape measure + Ability to stand and walk for 90% - 95% of the shift **Why Work Here?** We offer significant growth opportunities with the potential for quick advancement and pay increases. Enjoy overtime, a $1.50 shift differential for night shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package upon conversion. Benefits include a choice of medical plans, wellness programs, company-paid life and disability insurance, 401k with excellent company match, employee stock purchase plan, paid holidays and vacation, quarterly incentive opportunities, adoption assistance, scholarships for employees and dependents, employee assistance program, and vendor discounts. **Work Environment** This role operates on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule with 12-hour shifts (6pm-6am or 6am-6pm). The work environment is heavy industrial, and you must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods. The plant can be loud and temperature control is limited, so conditions are impacted by the weather. You must be able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without reasonable accommodation. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Houston,TX. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2025. **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.