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Machine Operator - starting pay up to $21.75 depending on experience!

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Machine Operator with a working knowledge and experience in labeler operations. The ideal candidate will be adept at watching for jams, threading wrap to prevent downtime, performing filler and filler line changeovers safely and efficiently, and making necessary adjustments to filler timing and filling. Additionally, you will prepare equipment for the next run, analyze process and equipment performance data, monitor product packaging, and review product labels for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate labelers, monitor for jams, and thread wrap to prevent downtime.

• Perform safe and efficient filler and filler line changeovers.

• Adjust filler timing and filling as needed.

• Prepare equipment for size changes for the next run.

• Analyze process data and equipment performance to improve quality and throughput.

• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general product packaging.

• Prepare case labels and ensure product labels are accurate.

Work Environment

You will be working in a manufacturing and production environment. This setting may involve exposure to high places, moving machinery, significant temperature and humidity changes, dust, odors, and fumes. It can be loud. Blending roles require working outside year-round, climbing on railcars, and attaching large hoses to railcars. Packaging roles are indoors with hot conditions in the summer and normal temperatures in the winter. You will inspect packaging machines, make minor adjustments, and perform lockout/tagout procedures. The team consists of about 90 people per shift. The dress code includes shorts or jeans, a clean work shirt, and steel-toe (or composite) shoes. Shifts include A/B Shift: 6:45 am - 6:45 pm, C/D Shift: 6:45 pm - 6:45 am, Days: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm (Mon-Fri), Nights: 10:30 pm - 7:00 am (Sun-Thurs), Mids: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm (Mon-Fri). Shift differentials are $1.50 for mids and $1.75 for nights.

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.