**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Machine Operator to join our team. In this role, you will set up, operate, and maintain filling machines, perform quality checks, and ensure compliance with food safety protocols. The position offers opportunities for long-term growth and career advancement. **Responsibilities** + Set up, operate, and maintain filling machine. + Perform and record quality checks to ensure shelf-life integrity and package quality. + Perform nominal maintenance on equipment. + Perform and document CIP’s and in-process sanitation on equipment and/or area as needed. + Ensure food safety and quality protocols are followed. + Ensure all Safety and GMP regulations are followed at all times. + Utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, and aprons. + Provide coverage in the absence of other Machine Operators. + Input redzone codes in an accurate and timely manner. + Other duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Ability to work with moderate supervision, be detail-oriented, and exercise independent organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills. + Strong interpersonal communication skills including the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. + Strong basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and the ability to read charts and monitors. + Ability to multitask. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to push up to 300 pounds and pull up to 500 pounds with mechanical assistance. + Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds frequently. For items over 50 pounds or awkward items, two or more employees will lift and/or carry using the buddy system. **Why Work Here?** Join a company that is set to double in size over the next five years, offering ample opportunities for upward mobility. Enjoy great benefits once hired on directly, with most candidates being hired on early and having their contracts bought out. Experience long-term growth and stability in a supportive work environment. **Work Environment** Fast-paced food production environment. You will monitor the packaging line and products that just came out of the packaging machine. Be prepared for strong odors/smells and the ability to stand for 12+ hours. Steel toe boots are required for all production and warehouse positions. Available shifts include front half nights: every other Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 6pm to 6:30am. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, Oregon. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $20.50/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 Tualatin,OR. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 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.