Job Title: Forklift and Machine Operator

Job Description

Employees will work 45-50 hours per week. They will be responsible for loading and unloading tanks, dumping, sanitizing, frying, and pressing. Employees will rotate through different positions within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload tanks

• Dump, sanitize, fry, and press materials

• Operate various machinery and equipment

• Troubleshoot mechanical issues

• Rotate through different positions within the plant

Essential Skills

• Forklift operation experience

• Ability to operate a computer

• Familiarity with HMIs

• Mechanical troubleshooting skills

• Experience in production line and machine operation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must be able to work 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) or 3rd shift (11pm-7am)

• Union shop experience is a plus

• Must not have had more than three jobs in the last three years

Why Work Here?

This is a union position with a pension, offering the opportunity for growth both locally and at other sites. Employees can move to other states and still work within the organization. Additionally, new steel toe boots are provided as often as needed. After six months of employment, employees will receive an additional $1 per hour for every hour spent training new hires.

Work Environment

The work environment is both indoors and outdoors in all climates and can be very smelly due to the presence of animal carcasses. The plant operates with a small, close-knit team consisting of 13 operators and 7 office personnel. Employees will work in a union shop under Local 655 - United Food Workers, with shift bids changing every three years unless a position opens up, prompting a re-bid.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East St Louis, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.44 - $23.44/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 Collinsville,IL 62234.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 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.