**Job Title: Packaging Machine Operator** **Job Description** As a Packaging Machine Operator, you will oversee the operation of four machines, ensuring they run properly and produce high-quality packaged products. Your responsibilities include checking product weight, labeling, and keeping track of products. You will occasionally load and unload packaging materials onto the machines. **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 seals are strong. + Work with quality control to ensure standards are met; keep applicable 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 program. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. + Ability to be an independent thinker and make good decisions. + Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under constant pressure of a production line. + Must be able to lift rolls of film weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis during the shift. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School diploma or equivalent on-the-job experience. + Experience with machine operation, packaging machines, measurement tools, and general labor. + Mechanically inclined with a experience in production or machine operation. **Why Work Here?** Join a close-knit team that treats each other like family. Enjoy company BBQs, a 401k program, and health/dental benefits. Experience a supportive and collaborative work culture. **Work Environment** Work in a warm facility, especially during the summer. You will be around machinery and production products such as chips and popcorn. The facility and machinery are cleaned every Friday, with night shift dedicating the last half of the day to sanitation. 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.