Overnight Machine Operator

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Machine Operator Job Summary:

The Machine Operator is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and maintaining food production equipment to ensure consistent product quality, efficiency, and compliance with food safety standards. Key Responsibilities Operate food manufacturing machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures Set up, adjust, and change over equipment for different products or production runs Monitor machine performance and make minor adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency Inspect products to ensure they meet quality, weight, and appearance standards Identify and report mechanical issues, defects, or safety concerns Perform basic troubleshooting and routine preventive maintenance Accurately complete production, quality, and downtime documentation Follow all food safety, sanitation, and GMP requirements Maintain a clean and organized work area Work collaboratively with supervisors, maintenance, and quality teams Qualifications Previous experience as a machine operator in a food manufacturing or production environment preferred Understanding of GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards Ability to read and follow work instructions, recipes, and production schedules Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills Willingness to work assigned shifts, including overtime if required Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Totowa, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Totowa,NJ.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026.

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.