• Machine Operator

    Aerotek (Algona, WA)


    Job Title: Machine Operator

    Job Description

    As a Machine Operator, you will oversee four machines to ensure they are running properly, check the quality of products, and make sure the products are packaged and labeled correctly. You will also occasionally load and unload packaging material.

    Responsibilities

    + Inspect equipment daily to ensure it is clean and sanitary.

    + Check metal detectors as instructed.

    + Conduct changeovers, replacing packaging film as needed.

    + Coordinate proper spicing with correct packaging film.

    + Check code dates for accuracy every 15 minutes.

    + Inspect bag seams to ensure seals are strong.

    + Work with quality control to ensure standards are met and maintain applicable records.

    + Maintain efficient operation of equipment.

    + Troubleshoot and proactively solve potential problems with equipment.

    + 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 work independently and make good decisions.

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

    + Ability to lift rolls of film weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

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

    + Experience with machine operation, packaging machines, and date coders.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy a supportive and family-like work culture with benefits such as BBQs, a 401k program, and health/dental insurance.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a warm facility, especially during the summer, surrounded by machinery and production products like chips and popcorn. The facility and machinery are cleaned every Friday, and for the night shift, sanitation work is conducted in the latter half of the day. The environment can be dirty at times due to 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 Nov 4, 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.