**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** As a Machine Operator, you will work on Flexo, Folder, and Gluer lines. You will assist operators with changeovers, setups, and startups of machinery, load and unload machinery with materials, follow work orders to set up customer orders and specifications, stack orders and palletize, wrap finished orders into bundles, and stage finished cardboard for shipping. You will also manually load and unload machines, use measurement devices for accuracy, and bundle cardboard into stacks according to customer orders. The machinery is automated and fast-paced, requiring familiarity with machinery and speed. **Responsibilities** + Assist operators with changeovers, setups, and startups of machinery. + Load and unload machinery with materials. + Follow work orders to set up customer orders and specifications. + Stack orders and palletize. + Wrap finished orders into bundles. + Stage finished cardboard for shipping. + Manually load and unload machinery. + Use measurement devices for accuracy. + Bundle cardboard into stacks according to customer orders. + Load boxes onto the line. **Essential Skills** + Machine Operating Experience. + Experience with setups, changeovers, and startups. + Ability to adjust machinery (speed, size, weights). + Experience with corrugated/cartoning/packaging materials. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Manufacturing experience. + Experience with corrugated/cartoning materials. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a very laid-back work environment and culture that focuses on quality over everything else. Work with a small team of 2-3 people but operate independently once trained. Benefit from a supportive and quality-focused workplace. **Work Environment** The work environment is extremely automated. You will work with 2-3 other people but will operate independently once trained. The dress code includes jeans or work pants and shirts, and you will need steel toe boots. Safety glasses are provided. The shifts available are 2nd shift (2pm-10pm) and 3rd shift (10pm-6am, Sunday to Thursday), with training on the 1st shift (6am-2pm). **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Bedford Park,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 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.