• Packaging Operator

    Aerotek (East Syracuse, NY)


    Job Title: Packaging Operator

    Job Description

    The Packaging Operator plays a vital role in ensuring customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction by performing essential production duties. This includes operating, running, and troubleshooting production equipment to support the manufacture of extended shelf life (ESL) dairy-related products.

    Responsibilities

    + Achieve assigned goals in production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.

    + Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and clean all assigned equipment following standard operating procedures.

    + Clear any jam-ups and restore production line operation.

    + Set up, operate, and clean equipment such as bailer, trash compactor, and foamer, while completing required documentation.

    + Perform ongoing product quality control checks.

    + Notify others of mechanical malfunctions to enhance productivity and equipment capabilities.

    + Comply with GMP’s, SOP’s, corporate and plant policies, rules, and regulations.

    + Support all areas in the production facility as assigned and train on key areas such as fillers, forklifts, and production lines.

    + Gain competence in online circuits and learn proper hookups.

    + Cover breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned.

    + Comply with legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety.

    + Report safety concerns promptly and take corrective actions to ensure a safe environment.

    + Report food safety problems and support SQF by maintaining food safety and quality.

    + Ensure work areas are sanitary and adhere to sanitation practices.

    + Communicate effectively between shifts and departments.

    Essential Skills

    + Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.

    + Knowledge of weights and measures to sufficiently handle job tasks.

    + Understand and respond appropriately to employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.

    + Read, write, and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions.

    + Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals, and role in achieving them.

    + Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.

    + Ability to interpret company documents, literature, and UPC/code information.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Completion of all company training requirements.

    + Special language skills preferred when there is a business need.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is normally protected from weather but may experience temperature changes with exposure to hot, cold, wet, and humid conditions. There may be exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products, including allergens, as well as chemicals used in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

     

    Why Work Here

     

    Join a team that values safety and quality, providing opportunities for growth and training in key production areas. Experience a supportive work environment with effective communication between shifts and departments, ensuring a collaborative and efficient workflow.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Syracuse, New York.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.75 - $20.75/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 East Syracuse,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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.