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Skip to job details. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eagan, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22. 50 - $22.50/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:
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Aerotek
Food Manurfacturing Machine Operator
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What they do
A Manufacturing Machine Operator operates machinery used in a manufacturing facility, including a range of machines used for the production or transport of goods.
$39,404 / year median in Minnesota
-5% projected decline
Job Description
- ? Utility Operator - Food Production | Fast‑Paced | Growth Opportunity
- Join a
- family‑oriented, rapidly growing food manufacturer
- producing tortillas for major brands across the United States. As a Utility Operator, you'll support packaging operations, run production equipment, coordinate team workflow, and ensure products meet quality and ERP standards. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a
- hot, fast‑paced environment
- , enjoys hands‑on work, and wants a long‑term career path with advancement opportunities.
- ?️ What You'll Do
- + •Support palletizing and packaging•across multiple production lines + •Perform machine changeovers•and adjust programs for size, weight, and speed + •Document production data•including waste, serial numbers, and quantities (manual + ERP) + •Act as a Mini Line Lead•by coordinating break schedules and keeping operations flowing + •Communicate with operators•to monitor product quality, weights, and run conditions + •Enter accurate ERP data•in PLEX for production counts, waste, serial numbers, and check sheets + •Set correct code dates•for bags and boxes + •Monitor and adjust packaging equipment•to maintain efficiency and product consistency + •Report downtime and waste•accurately in PLEX + •Partner with maintenance•to resolve equipment issues quickly •?
- + •1-2 years production machinery experience•including setup, startup, and adjustments + •Food manufacturing experience•(bakery preferred) + •Strong computer skills•for ERP data entry + •Basic English or Spanish communication•+ •Ability to lift 50 lbs•and push 30 lbs regularly + •Comfort working in heat•up to 100 degrees and standing 8 hours •?
- + •General labor or production experience•+ •Strong attendance and reliability•+ •Comfortable with computers•and repetitive data entry •?
- + •Free tortillas•to take home + •Family‑oriented culture•where many employees work alongside relatives + •Competitive pay•with •performance‑based raises•after direct hire + •Rapid company growth•with expansion plans and a remodeled break area coming soon •?
- You'll work in a
- hot, fast‑paced food production facility
- with temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees. Strict hygiene protocols apply — full gown, hair net, beard net (if applicable), and hearing protection. Expect exposure to flour and dough with gluten particles in the air. Employees may
- wear shorts
- on the production floor, and the environment emphasizes
- safety, teamwork, and efficiency
- 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 Eagan,MN.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.
- About Aerotek
- Aerotek® Inc.
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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings