**Job Title: Machine Operator | $19.75hr-$22hr | Benefits Included** **Job Description** The Machine Operator will possess a working knowledge and experience with labeler operations, ensuring smooth production by watching for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent downtime. The role involves performing filler and filler line changeovers safely and efficiently, making necessary adjustments, and preparing equipment for subsequent runs. The Machine Operator will analyze process data and equipment performance to improve quality and throughput, monitor product weights, seals, caps, and general packaging, prepare case labels, and review product labels for accuracy. **Responsibilities** + Operate labeler equipment, watching for jams and threading wrap to prevent downtime. + Perform filler and filler line changeovers safely and efficiently. + Make adjustments to filler timing and filling, and check mat as needed. + Prepare equipment for subsequent runs, including size changes. + Analyze process and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput. + Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of products. + Prepare case labels and ensure product labels are accurate. **Essential Skills** + 1+ years of machine operating experience. + 6+ months of tape measure experience. + 6+ months of computer operation experience. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience working on cars or other equipment (including lube techs). + Mechanically inclined with experience in blending, packaging, and inspection. + Ability to use hand tools and perform packing and mechanical tasks. **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive benefits package including dental insurance, a Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life insurance, vision insurance, and health insurance. We prioritize work-life balance and provide opportunities for professional growth in a supportive work environment. **Work Environment** You will work in a manufacturing and production environment, which may involve exposure to high/precarious places, moving machinery, temperature and humidity changes, dust, odors, and fumes. The environment is loud. Blending positions require outdoor work year-round, climbing on railcars, and attaching large hoses to railcars. Packaging positions are indoor, with hot conditions in the summer and normal temperatures in the winter. Responsibilities include inspecting packaging machines, making minor adjustments, and performing lockout/tagout procedures. You will be part of a team of about 90 people on each shift. The dress code includes shorts or jeans, a clean work shirt, and steel toe (or composite) shoes. Various shifts are available: A/B Shift (6:45 am - 6:45 pm), C/D Shift (6:45 pm - 6:45 am), Days (6:30 am - 3:00 pm Mon-Fri), Nights (10:30 pm - 7:00 am Sun-Thurs), and Mids (2:30 pm - 11:00 pm Mon-Fri). Shift differentials are $1.50 for mids and $1.75 for nights. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Council Bluffs, Iowa. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.75 - $19.75/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 Council Bluffs,IA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 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.