Job Information
Aerotek Production Operator in Smithville, Georgia
Job Title: Color Sorting Operator
Job Description
The Color Sorting Operator monitors, cleans, and maintains the operation of various electronic eyes and sizing system equipment used to separate damaged product and foreign material from good product and maintain APSA grades. The role involves working with equipment to size, convey, and clean shelled peanuts in shelling and blanching plants, ensuring the facility's sanitation as needed.
Responsibilities
Monitor, clean, and maintain various pieces of equipment used to size, convey, and clean shelled peanuts.
Maintain the operation of electronic eyes and sizing system equipment.
Disassemble and reassemble components inside the electronic eyes, such as ejectors, lamps, and control boards.
Communicate with colleagues regarding equipment operation, changes in flow rates, processing capabilities, safety and maintenance issues, and food safety requirements.
Complete daily assigned jobs, including paperwork, sanitation, maintenance, and safety assignments.
Essential Skills
Machine operating
Production
Machine operation
Manufacturing equipment
Manufacturing industry
General production
Maintenance technician
Preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting
Electrical maintenance
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High School Diploma preferred
Peanut Shelling experience preferred
Two years of previous experience required for Color Sorting Operator II
Three years of previous experience required for Color Sorting Operator III
Technical college preferred for Color Sorting Operator III
Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility or similar relevant experience preferred
Ability to work as part of a team
Good communication skills
Physical dexterity
Willingness to work in shifts, including late or early hours, weekends, and overtime
Why Work Here?
Join a team that values safety, food safety, and maintaining high standards in production. We foster a collaborative environment where communication and teamwork are key. This role offers opportunities for growth and development within the company.
Work Environment
Non-climate controlled environment with extensive climbing and lifting required. Employees will work in shifts, including late or early hours, weekends, and overtime.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smithville, Georgia.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $17.00/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 Smithville,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 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.