**Job Title: Machine Operator**

**Job Description**

This position is responsible for the set-up, clean up, and production associated with the packing of cream cheese products. The role involves operating production line equipment, setting up labelers, inspecting products, and assisting with packaging and other departments as needed.

Shift: 6:00am–6:00pm OR 6:00pm–6:00am (2 days on 3 days off & 3 days on 2 days off so must be available to work weekends)

**Responsibilities**

+ Operate production line equipment including packers, positive pumps, processors, and labelers.

+ Set up labelers, install heat seals on products, and assemble positive pumps.

+ Inspect products and load cups into boxers (twisting wrist and gripping).

+ Assist with packaging products into boxes for shipping.

+ Assist other departments with finishing the product at any point of the production line.

**Essential Skills**

+ Experience in production and machine operation.

+ General labor and machine operating skills.

+ Understanding of blueprints and mechanical knowledge.

+ Forklift operating skills.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Efficiency and quality in packaging operation, including meeting specifications for cup weight, counts, yield, and product codes.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

+ Frequent loading of cups into boxers (twisting wrist and gripping).

+ Willingness to assist with packaging products and other tasks as needed.

**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.