**Machine Operator - Bellwood, IL** **10am-6pm** **$23+/hr** **Job Description** Operate GMP machinery in a high-speed production environment. Responsibilities include setting up machinery for production runs, monitoring production schedules, and ensuring the correct ingredients and equipment are used. The operator will input data into touch screen panels, regulate machinery controls, and work closely with the maintenance team to resolve any mechanical issues. **Responsibilities** + Check production schedules to determine the variety and quantity of items to be cooked + Set up machinery for production runs according to standards and SOPs + Identify correct ingredients and equipment needed for production runs + Input raw material information, pump info, gauges, valves, and temperature settings into touch screen panels + Feed raw materials such as starch, liquid flavors, sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin into cookers + Regulate temperature, raw material amounts, and machinery speeds using controls + Diagnose and help resolve mechanical issues with equipment, in collaboration with the maintenance team + Operate a forklift to move materials as needed **Essential Skills** + Experience in machine operating, general production, and the food industry + Knowledge of GMP standards + Ability to operate a forklift + Familiarity with motors and production machinery **_APPLY NOW!!!_** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00 • 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 Bellwood,IL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 18, 2024. **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.