Skid Steer/Bobcat Operator

Job Title: Machine Operator - 2nd Shift - ASK FOR Stephen

Job Description

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

• Machine operation

• General labor

• Machine operating

• General production

• Forklift operation

• Skid steer operation

• Bobcat loader operation

• Heavy production

• Packaging

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work in a high-stress environment

• Attention to detail

• Basic math skills

• Computer literacy

• Basic data entry skills

• Visual and mechanical inspection skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Critical thinking and analytical skills

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, Tennessee.

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 - $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:

• 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 Wartburg,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.