**Job Title: Production Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Production Operators to join our team in the Prep area of production or the bottling line. This role involves working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with exposure to water, valves, and various parts of the production process, including some hot areas. The successful candidates will perform quality control procedures, monitor equipment, and ensure the final product meets our high standards. **Responsibilities** + Perform quality control procedures while machines are running and during inspections when machines are stopped. + Monitor equipment for manual adjustments and ensure quality checks throughout production runs. + Make CNC adjustments for line operation on the bottling line. + Conduct frequent quality checks, including monitoring temperature, pressure, speed, heat, and humidity. + Walk substantial distances and climb stairs to manage processes on different levels. + Handle various equipment such as silos, vessels, and lift systems for storing and preparing soybeans. + Assist with labeling, moving bottles, and troubleshooting issues on the bottling line. + Perform consistent lifting, boxing, and labeling at the end of the production process. + Work autonomously in transfer roles and assist in areas requiring more manpower. + Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and work areas. **Essential Skills** + 1-2 years of experience in food production or a process manufacturing role. + Experience in machine operation and process control. + Ability to perform basic math and document readings. + Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate various machines. + Familiarity with GMP, inventory management, CNC machine operation, and manual machinery. **Work Environment** Our facility operates in a hot and humid environment year-round, with significant exposure to water and allergens such as mold, soybeans, wheat, peanuts, sesame, mustard, koji (mold), and MSG. The work involves substantial walking, stair climbing, and manual labor. Employees must be comfortable with the smell of soy sauce and working in damp conditions. Uniforms are provided, and old clothes are recommended as the work can be messy. Flexibility in job duties and a collaborative team spirit are essential for success in this role. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Henrico, Virginia. **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.