**Job Title: Machine Operator - Bakery** **Job Description** Candidates will be responsible for setting up, monitoring, and changing over food processing equipment to make pizzas. In the bakery department, candidates will primarily operate mixing machines, filling machines, and baggers. Tasks include switching between operating a mixer, filler, and grinding machine, working in teams of 3-4. **Responsibilities** + Operate mixing machines, filling machines, and baggers. + Set up and monitor equipment on the line, including mixers, fillers, ovens, presses, baggers, and cartoners. + Scoop cauliflower into a grinding machine and mix with other materials to make dough. + Change and monitor speed (Fill Time), temperature, smart scale weights, and vibration before each order. + Read and interpret batch tickets to make dough. + Weigh ingredients and add specific amounts of raw materials and starches to each batch. + Operate a tumbler to mix materials with specific starches, flour, egg, etc. (2-3 days a week). + Monitor temperatures, speed, durations, change out rolls, wipe down machinery, and clear jams. + Perform basic repairs using hand and power tools. + Lift up to 50 lbs. + Conduct visual and quality inspections. + Ensure general laborers handle the sanitation of all machinery. **Essential Skills** + Experience working within a food GMP environment. + Machine operating experience, including making adjustments and clearing jams. + Experience with baggers, wrappers, films, cartoners, mixers, and fillers. + GMP experience. + Mixing and filling experience. + Lead machine operator or supervisor experience. + Troubleshooting skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Bilingual skills (nice to have). **Why Work Here?** We offer competitive benefits and a 401k program. We love to promote from within, and there are opportunities to advance into roles such as lead machine operator, floor lead, production lead, supervisor, or manager. **Work Environment** Candidates will be working on the production floor within the toppings department. The facility is set up into toppings on one side with four lines (colder environment) and the bakery side with nine lines (warmer environment). The ambient temperatures in the production areas range between 40°F and 45°F. There are around 100 people on each shift, all delegated by a helmet color. It is a very clean and organized environment that smells like pizza. Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and wear safety shoes (slip-resistant) from day one. Work activities include packing, stacking cases, sweeping work areas, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), loading ingredients on equipment, etc. All positions require the flexibility to work in other areas as needed or assigned by Lead/Supervisor or Manager. Candidates must wear smocks, a hair net, beard net, hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, and non-slip shoes. No jewelry is allowed. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manteno, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Manteno,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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.