1st Shift Machine Operator
2 days ago
Milwaukee
Job DescriptionJob Title: Packaging Operator - 1st Shift Job Description Join a team known for producing high-quality sweet potato chips fried in avocado oil, free of the top 9 most common allergens. As a Packaging Technician, you will oversee operations involving Alpma machines, brine systems, and filling forms, while ensuring cleanliness and sanitation to meet our high standards. You'll be responsible for setting up and operating high-speed packaging machines to produce bags for our chips. Your role will also include minor troubleshooting to identify and resolve machine stoppages or jams. Responsibilities • Manage and operate specific machinery in the production line., • Follow all safety, sanitation, and production procedures., • Ensure accurate record-keeping and quality control., • Communicate effectively with team members and management.Essential Skills, • 2+ years of machine operation experience, preferably in high-speed manufacturing., • Proficiency in setting up and operating packaging machines., • Ability to perform changeovers and minor troubleshooting., • Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).Additional Skills & Qualifications, • Experience in adjusting feeds and speeds., • Experience with filling machines and packaging machines. Work Environment Work the 1st shift from 6am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime on Saturdays. Enjoy a clean, temperature-controlled facility with a pleasant aroma, and adhere to GMP standards, including wearing a hair net, beard net, smock, hard hat, and steel toes. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.50/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 West Allis,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 6, 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. Company DescriptionWe 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 in solving 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.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 in solving 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.