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Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Machine Operator who possesses a working knowledge and experience with labeler operations. The ideal candidate will be adept at monitoring for jams and effectively threading wrap to prevent downtime due to error. This role involves performing filler and filler line changeovers safely and efficiently, making necessary adjustments to filler timing and filling, and preparing equipment for the next run, including size changes as needed. The Machine Operator will analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput and troubleshoot issues. Additionally, monitoring weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of products is crucial, as well as preparing case labels and reviewing product labels for accuracy.

Responsibilities

+ Operate labelers and monitor for jams, ensuring efficient threading to minimize downtime.

+ Perform filler and filler line changeovers safely and efficiently.

+ Adjust filler timing and filling as needed.

+ Prepare equipment for next runs, including necessary size changes.

+ Analyze process and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput.

+ Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of products.

+ Prepare case labels and review product labels for accuracy.

Essential Skills

+ 1+ years of machine operating experience

+ 6+ months of tape measure experience

+ 6+ months of computer operation experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with cars or other equipment is beneficial.

+ Mechanically inclined and familiar with hand tools.

+ Experience in blending, packaging, or inspection is a plus.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive benefits including dental insurance, a Health Savings Account (HSA), a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life insurance, vision insurance, and health insurance. Join us for a rewarding career with growth opportunities and a supportive work culture.

Work Environment

You will be working in a manufacturing and production environment that may involve exposure to high/precarious places, moving machinery, and marked changes in temperature and humidity. The environment can be loud with dust, odors, and fumes. Those in Blending will work outdoors year-round, climb on railcars, and attach hoses, which is very physical. Packaging roles are indoors, with high temperatures in summer and normal temperatures in winter. Responsibilities include inspecting machines, making minor adjustments, and performing lockout/tagout procedures. The team size is about 90 people per shift, and the dress code includes shorts or jeans, a clean work shirt, and steel toe (or composite) shoes. Shifts include A/B (6:45 am-6:45 pm), C/D (6:45 pm-6:45 am), Days (6:30 am-3 pm Mon-Fri), Nights (10:30 pm-7 am Sun-Thurs), and Mids (2:30 pm-11 pm Mon-Fri), with applicable shift differentials.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Council Bluffs, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Council Bluffs,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 2, 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.