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Immediate Hirring For Shredder Operator

Operate shredding and packaging equipment to ensure efficient material handling
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Entry Level
$18 USD / hour
2 days ago
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Immediate Hiring For Shredder Operator

The Shredder Operator will be responsible for operating shredding and packaging equipment, handling materials, and ensuring smooth operations across departments. This role includes performing minor equipment maintenance, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and facilities. The operator will also train new team members and adhere to OSHA and EPA standards for material handling while participating in safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate shredding and packaging equipment.
  • Load, unload, store, sample, and transfer materials.
  • Provide relief coverage across departments.
  • Perform minor equipment maintenance and report issues.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation.
  • Sanitize and clean equipment and facilities.
  • Train new shredder operators on standards.
  • Communicate effectively with team members.
  • Participate in safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • General production knowledge.

Why Work Here?

This role offers room for growth within a dynamic and expanding industry. Employees who transition to full-time positions enjoy a comprehensive benefits program and have the opportunity to partake in various employee functions such as cookouts and sports events. The company culture promotes professional development and growth into other roles and departments.

Work Environment:

The work environment is a clean and well-maintained pharmaceutical manufacturing setting where high standards of cleanliness are prioritized. Employees work in conditions that can vary from 40 degrees in winter to 80 degrees in summer. The dress code includes jeans, a t-shirt, and steel-toed shoes, with a requirement for employees in the production area to be clean-shaven or wear hair/beard nets. The position operates on a long-term contract basis with potential opportunities for direct hire.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Cedar Rapids, IA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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.

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Immediate Hirring For Shredder Operator
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
$18 USD / hour
Human Resources
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