**Job Title: Packaging Operator** **Job Description** As a Packaging Operator, you will be responsible for operating the packaging machine, performing quality checks, and documenting production activities. This role involves working in varying temperatures from hot to warm and periodically lifting up to 50 lbs throughout the day. You will manage the entire production line assigned to you, with initial training and shadowing provided by a tenured machine operator. Training on pallet jacks and other machinery will be provided. **Responsibilities** + Operate the packaging machine efficiently and safely. + Perform quality checks on boxes and packaging materials. + Keep the designated work area clean and adhere to GMP standards. + Adjust packaging for different types and sizes of boxes. + Document productivity, completion, and orders accurately. **Essential Skills** + At least one year of machine operating experience. + Ability to lift 50 lbs. + Basic troubleshooting skills. + Familiarity with GMPs and HACCP standards. + Production experience to keep up with the fast-paced environment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in an industrial setting, preferably in manufacturing. + Experience with various machines such as case packers, wrapping machines, and sealing machines. + Quality assurance and documentation skills. **Why Work Here?** Our company prides itself on a family-like environment with lots of engagement activities. We have a committee that meets monthly to voice concerns and share wish lists, host events, and gather employee opinions. We value worker feedback and have team boards to review performance and areas for improvement. We celebrate holidays with lunches, gift chocolates to employees, and offer a boots program for permanent employees. Family Day allows employees to bring their families to the plant for fun activities. We also host potlucks, Safety Day, and other social events. Our company is committed to sustainability, innovation, and being a best-in-class employer. **Work Environment** This role is based in a food production facility where time management is crucial. The work areas can reach up to 120 degrees during the hottest summer days, and the noise levels are louder than average due to machinery. Employees must wear steel-toe shoes above the ankle. The schedule includes rotating days off with at least two weekends per month, and employees must be open to working all days of the week. The facility operates 24/7, and employees may work 5-10 hours of overtime per week. Available shifts include: 1st shift (5:30 AM - 2:00 PM), 2nd shift (1:30 PM - 10:00 PM), and 3rd shift (9:30 PM - 6:00 AM). **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of American Canyon, California. **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.