**Job Title: Plant Operator** **Job Description** This is a temporary role for someone who is covering for an employee on leave, with the potential to become a long-term position. The primary responsibility is operating the plant, spending 80-90% of the day at a computer using the SCADA system (training provided) to fill trucks with organic fertilizer. The role requires comfort with heights, loud noises, and strong smells. **Responsibilities** + Comply with all regulations to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations. + Perform preventative, corrective, and emergency mechanical maintenance on all plant equipment under the direction of the Plant Manager, including welding, piping, and refurbishing equipment. + Identify, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical malfunctions, documenting and reporting issues and resolutions to the Plant Manager. + Monitor and control plant operations in accordance with company policies and standard operating procedures. + Maintain records of plant operations, including hourly operating data and abnormal operating conditions, ensuring permit compliance and high-quality product production. + Perform fire guard duty and confined space watch. + Participate in and complete training programs within the allotted time frame. + Perform general work assignments to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the facility, including sweeping, shoveling, and other housekeeping activities. + Maintain and securely store work tools after use. + Demonstrate safe behaviors at all times and perform duties in a safe manner. **Essential Skills** + Mechanical troubleshooting + Forklift operation + Hand tools proficiency + Industrial production experience **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to weld, fit pipe, refurbish equipment, and align rotating equipment + Ability to wire and unwire motors and perform zero energy checks with a multimeter + Recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards, and respond appropriately + Operate powered equipment and tools safely and efficiently both on the ground and at heights + Thorough knowledge of plant fire protection apparatus and systems, and ability to operate all fire protection equipment + Willingness to work varying shifts, overtime, holidays, on-call duty, and emergency call-ins + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Computer literacy **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic and supportive team where you can grow your skills and advance your career. We offer a collaborative work environment with opportunities for training and development. Enjoy the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a role that provides a blend of hands-on and computer-based tasks. **Work Environment** Shift: Thursday-Sunday 4:45 PM - 5:15 AM, rotating every week to Friday-Sunday. The role involves working inside and outside at a fertilizer pelletizing plant. Be prepared for a non-traditional schedule and the physical demands of the job. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Elk Grove, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00 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 Elk Grove,CA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 23, 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.