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Packaging Operator
- Aerotek (East Syracuse, NY)
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•** **NOW HIRING: Packaging Operators
**Location:** East Syracuse, NY
**Industry:** Dairy Manufacturing
•** **Earn $20.75/hr + Full Benefits
+ Competitive pay starting at **$20.75/hr**
+ **Full medical, dental, and vision coverage**
+ **Contract-to-hire** with long-term career potential
+ **Paid training** and **cross-training** in key production areas
•** **Work-Life Balance You’ll Appreciate
+ **Rotating 1st and 3rd Shift** : 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
+ Only **15 workdays per month** (3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off)
+ Enjoy **extra days off** without sacrificing full-time pay
•** **_What You’ll Do_
As a **Packaging Operator** , you’ll be hands-on in the production of extended shelf life (ESL) dairy products. You’ll operate and maintain packaging equipment, ensure product quality, and support other areas of production.
Key Responsibilities Include:
+ Set up, operate, clean, and troubleshoot packaging equipment
+ Clear line jam-ups and restore production flow
+ Perform ongoing quality control checks
+ Operate bailer, trash compactor, and foamer
+ Support other production areas and begin cross-training
+ Follow GMPs, SOPs, and safety protocols
+ Maintain clean and sanitary workspaces
+ Communicate effectively across shifts and departments
•** **_What You Bring_
+ Experience in packaging or general production
+ Familiarity with GMP and assembly line processes
+ Ability to apply basic to advanced math
+ Strong communication and attention to detail
+ Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
•** **_Why You’ll Love Working Here_
+ **Only 15 days/month** = more time for life
+ **Free milk and yogurt** during breaks
+ **Modern, clean facility** with top-tier equipment
+ **Family-owned company** partnered with 250+ local farms
+ **Growth opportunities** —we promote from within
+ **Company-provided uniforms** and affordable steel-toed shoes
Ready to be part of a team that values your time, your growth, and your contribution?
Apply today and start your journey with us!
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 Oct 13, 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.
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