**Job Title: Packaging Machine Operator** **Job Description** As a Packaging Machine Operator, you will oversee the operation of four machines, ensuring they run properly. Your responsibilities will include checking product quality, ensuring correct weight and labeling, and keeping track of products. You will occasionally load and unload packaging materials onto the machines. This role requires close attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot and solve potential equipment issues. **Responsibilities** + Inspect equipment daily to ensure it is clean and sanitary. + Check metal detectors as instructed. + Conduct changeovers, replacing packaging film as needed. + Coordinate proper spicing with correct packaging film. + Check code dates for accuracy every 15 minutes. + Inspect bag seams to ensure strong seals. + Work with quality control to maintain standards and keep records. + Maintain efficient operation of equipment. + Troubleshoot and proactively solve potential problems with equipment. + Communicate with all production associates to ensure positive flow of production and accomplish packaging schedule goals. **Essential Skills** + Minimum two years’ experience in operating food processing equipment. + Thorough knowledge of machinery and sound mechanical ability. + Ability to use production computer programs. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to be an independent thinker and make good decisions. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under constant production line pressure. + Must be able to lift rolls of film weighing up to 50 pounds regularly during the shift. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School diploma or equivalent experience. + Experience with machine operation, packaging machines, and general labor. + Mechanically inclined with the ability to use measurement tools. **Why Work Here?** We offer a close-knit, family-like atmosphere where everyone supports each other. Enjoy company barbecues, a 401k program, and health/dental benefits. Our workplace fosters a collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. **Work Environment** You will be working in a warm facility during the summer, around machinery and production products such as chips, popcorn, and other goods. The facility and machinery are cleaned every Friday. For the night shift, the last half of the day is dedicated to sanitation work and cleaning machinery before closing up. The environment can be dirty at times due to handling chips and grease. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Algona, Washington. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.07 - $23.57/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 Algona,WA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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.