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Aerotek

Packaging Machine Operator

Aerotek, Paterson, New Jersey, us, 07544

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Food Manufacturing Company Urgently Hiring Packaging Machine Operators to Start ASAP on 1st and 2nd Shift

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Food manufacturing experience preferred or pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or beverage experience.

Location:

Elmwood Park, NJ

Pay:

$22.00 - $24.00/hour ; Overtime: $33.00 - $36.00/hour

1st Shift:

6am-2:30pm

2nd Shift:

2pm-10:30pm (Monday-Friday)

Job Description

As a Machine Operator, you will assist in operating and setting up production machines.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate machines automated packaging machines

Perform changeovers, set ups, troubleshooting, and calibrating machines

Following SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

Adjusting machine speed and temperature as needed

Document information before and after shift

Labeling and packaging equipment

Transport completed rolls

Abide by GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) protocol in food manufacturing environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing knowledge

Food manufacturing experience

Machine operating experience

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Paterson,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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.