**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** Operators are responsible for ensuring efficient and safe machine operation, producing high-quality products, and finishing product packaging. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, performing preventative maintenance, completing paperwork and data entry, assisting in the packaging area, and cross-training on other machine operation duties. Operators must keep the production area clean and orderly and regularly communicate with other operators, quality techs, and the area supervisor to ensure the process runs smoothly. **Responsibilities** + Operate state-of-the-art equipment that processes and packages beverages in both cans and bottles. + Collaborate with others to produce quality products that meet customer needs. + Troubleshoot equipment and work with others to drive inefficiencies out of the manufacturing process. + Change over and adjust equipment between production runs. + Accurately create and consume inventory in an inventory management system. + Operate a forklift or pallet jack to move pallets of raw material. + Perform sanitation of the plant and equipment. + Assist with performing quality checks on the products. + Keep the area clean and organized. + Attend production meetings. + Complete necessary paperwork. + Troubleshoot and communicate issues that occur with the process or equipment. + Utilize computer skills to work in the ERP system and other necessary programs. + Assist in other parts of the facility as needed. + Follow food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, execute responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and report food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager. **Essential Skills** + 2+ years of Machine Operating Experience in a production environment + Ability to frequently lift up to 60lbs + Troubleshooting skills + High Speed Production experience + Preventative Maintenance experience **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Prior Food Production experience preferred but not required + General labor skills + Mixing + Production + Food handling + Batching + Calipers + Assembly + Inspection + Hand and power tools + Forklift operation + Computer skills + Programming **Why Work Here?** Direct Hire with a Full Benefits Package and 3 Weeks of Vacation (pro-rated based on start date). The company offers significant advancement potential with skill-based promotions. An Attendance Incentive of $3/hr increase is available for consistent attendance. The facility is state-of-the-art, built in 2018, and meticulously maintained. **Work Environment** The facility is a state-of-the-art establishment built in 2018 with virtually brand new machines, forklifts, and conveyors. It is well-lit, clean, and provides a positive and efficient working environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Neenah, Wisconsin. **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.