**Job Title: Production Machine Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Production Machine Operator with experience in food production to join our team. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work flexible 12-hour shifts, including weekends, and perform various duties in a fast-paced environment. **Responsibilities** + Operate and monitor mixing machines. + Bag products and palletize them for shipment. + Perform inspection tasks to ensure quality standards are met. + Utilize manual pallet jacks and forklifts. + Lift and move heavy items up to 50 lbs. repetitively. + Maintain a clean and safe work area. + Follow all safety and operational procedures. **Essential Skills** + High School Diploma or equivalent. + Experience in food production is preferred. + Ability to work 12-hour shifts and be flexible with shift changes. + Available to work weekends. + Able to stand for long periods and lift 50 lbs. repetitively. + Proficiency in reading, writing, and performing basic math. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with running mixing machines. + Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights up to 30 feet. + Good attitude and strong work ethic. **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a 401K retirement plan with company match available after 30 days, and paid holidays and vacation. Join our team for a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth. **Work Environment** The work environment involves rotating shifts, with 2-3 days scheduled during the week and every other weekend. Day shifts run from 4:30 am to 5:00 pm, and night shifts from 4:30 pm to 5:00 am. Candidates must be prepared to fill in as needed and work in confined spaces or at elevated heights. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orangeville, Illinois. **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.