Equipment Operator (Skid Steer, Forklift)

Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Join our team as a Machine Operator for the 2nd shift, working Monday through Friday from 2pm to 10 : 30pm. Your primary responsibility will be to load material into the crusher for the smelter and allied equipment, ensuring efficient heating of materials to drive off impurities.

Responsibilities :

• Load material into the crusher for the smelter.
• Understand and follow established procedures to conduct work safely and effectively.
• Prepare and operate equipment such as a bobcat and shovel.
• Prepare materials to be loaded into the smelter.
• Participate in oxidation of alloy and related refining techniques under elevated temperatures.
• Record production or process data and maintain logs as required.
• Load hoppers inside and outside with skid steer and bobcat.
• Ensure products are loaded, crushed, and bagged efficiently.
• Perform computer work including data entry for volumes bagged using Excel.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a structured work schedule with weekends free, and look forward to great benefits upon permanent employment.

Work Environment :

Work both indoors and outdoors in varying conditions that may be hot, cold, dusty, and dirty. A respirator is required for certain tasks.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wartburg, TN.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $21.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Wartburg, TN.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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 meet 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.