• Packaging Machine Operator

    Aerotek (Algona, WA)


    Packaging Machine Operator

     

    Pay: $23/Hour

    Job Description

    As a Packaging Machine Operator, you will oversee four machines, ensuring they are running smoothly, checking the quality and weight of products, and managing the labeling and tracking of items. You will also occasionally load and unload packaging material onto the machines.

    Responsibilities

    + Inspect equipment daily to ensure cleanliness and sanitation.

    + Check metal detectors as instructed.

    + Conduct changeovers and replace packaging film as needed.

    + Coordinate proper spicing with correct packaging film.

    + Check code dates for accuracy every 15 minutes.

    + Inspect bag seams to ensure strong seals.

    + Work with quality control to maintain standards and keep applicable records.

    + Maintain efficient operation of equipment.

    + Troubleshoot and proactively solve potential equipment problems.

    + Communicate with all production associates to ensure a positive flow of production and accomplish packaging schedule goals.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum two years’ experience in operating food processing equipment.

    + Thorough knowledge of machinery and sound mechanical ability.

    + Ability to use production computer programs.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    + Ability to be an independent thinker and make good decisions.

    + Capability to work in a fast-paced environment under constant production line pressure.

    + Must be able to lift rolls of film weighing up to 50 pounds regularly during the shift.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High School diploma or equivalent on-the-job experience.

    + Background in production or machine operating.

    + Experience with machine operators, sealers, and date coders.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy a family-like atmosphere where colleagues are close-knit and supportive. Benefit from company-organized BBQs, a 401k program, and comprehensive health and dental plans.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a warm facility during the summer, surrounded by machinery and production products such as chips and popcorn. The facility and machinery are cleaned every Friday, with a focus on sanitation for the night shift. The environment can be dirty at times due to handling chips and grease.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Algona, Washington.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $23.07 - $23.57/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 Algona,WA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.