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Machine Operator Job Description Join our team as a Machine Operator where you will be responsible for efficiently operating various machines on the production line. Your role will include performing quality checks, making minor repairs, completing necessary documentation, and ensuring proper assembly and disassembly for sanitation at the end of each shift. You'll operate a shredder, shrink wrap, glue, sauce, and toppings machines, load new materials, adjust the machinery's speed and pace, safely unclog jams, and load new glue for baggers. Responsibilities Operate various machines on the production line, including shredder, shrink wrap, glue, sauce, and toppings machines. Perform quality checks and minor repairs to ensure optimal machine performance. Complete necessary documentation and assembly/disassembly for sanitation. Load new materials onto machines and adjust machine settings using VFDs. Safely unclog jams and load new glue for baggers. Monitor multiple lines to ensure smooth product flow. Manage combi machine at the end of the line for building cases. Essential Skills Experience in a food GMP environment. Proficiency in machine operation and adjustments. Ability to clear jams and manage baggers, wrappers, films, cartoners, mixers, and fillers. Mechanically inclined with troubleshooting skills. Batch mixing, lockout, and tag out procedures. Additional Skills & Qualifications GMP experience. Bilingual abilities. Why Work Here? We offer competitive benefits and a 401k program. Our organization values internal growth and provides opportunities for promotion to roles such as lead machine operator, floor lead, production lead, supervisor, or manager. Work Environment Work in a dynamic production floor within the toppings department, divided into colder and warmer environments. The facility is organized with around 100 people per shift, identified by helmet color. Enjoy the clean and organized surroundings with a unique pizza aroma. Ambient temperatures range from 40°F to 45°F. Workdays are Monday to Saturday, with mandatory Saturdays if scheduled. Safety is a priority, requiring safety shoes, smocks, hair nets, beard nets, hearing protection, hard hats, safety glasses, and non-slick shoes. Activities include packing, stacking cases, sweeping, lifting up to 50lbs, loading ingredients, and flexibility to work in other areas as needed. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manteno, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Manteno,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.