Job Description

Job Description

The Production Operator supports a graphite manufacturing facility by safely handling, packaging, and moving materials in a demanding industrial environment. This role involves operating forklifts, bagging and palletizing product, performing quality inspections, and assisting with shipping and receiving on a rotating 12‑hour schedule covering both days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Bag and palletize product according to written instructions and specific order types.
• Vacuum large quantities of product from storage holders into industrial bags in a safe and efficient manner.
• Sort bags and pallets of product to ensure accurate organization and staging for shipment.
• Stage and wrap pallets to prepare them for storage or outbound shipments.
• Load and unload shipments, ensuring proper handling of materials and adherence to safety procedures.
• Perform quality inspections on bags, pallets, and containers to confirm they meet required standards.
• Operate a forklift to move materials, pallets, and finished product throughout the facility.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including organizing incoming and outgoing materials.
• Follow all safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment while working in a dusty, hot, and noisy environment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area despite dirty working conditions and support overall production workflow as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of industrial or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with palletizing, staging, and lifting materials in a production or warehouse setting.
• Forklift operation experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or general production environment.
• Ability to perform general labor and general production tasks, including bagging and palletizing product.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, including both day and night shifts.
• Capability to work in a very dirty, dusty, hot, and noisy industrial environment.
• Physical ability to lift, move, and handle heavy materials safely throughout the shift.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from strong long‑term stability, with many team members remaining for 10 or more years. Once hired directly, team members receive comprehensive insurance coverage and paid time off. The organization offers a clear pay progression over time, reflecting growing experience and loyalty. The culture emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in a close‑knit environment where contributions are visible and valued.

Work Environment

This role is based in a small warehouse and manufacturing facility The plant manufactures and distributes graphite, resulting in a very dirty, dusty, hot, and noisy environment. Contractors and employees can expect to get very dirty while working. The dress code requires steel toe boots or shoes and durable work clothes; contractors may wear a T‑shirt and jeans or work pants until uniforms are provided through a uniform service. Personal protective equipment is provided, except for steel toe footwear.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopkinsville, KY.

The pay range for this position is $20.09 - $20.09/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 Hopkinsville,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

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.

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