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Job Title: Packaging Operator

Job Description

As a Packaging Operator, you will assist the Packaging Technician with various supporting functions to ensure smooth operation of the production line. This includes maintaining housekeeping standards, managing component traceability, clearing basic jams, and feeding the production line with necessary materials. You will also operate an aerial lift, with certification provided.

Responsibilities

+ Assist with housekeeping tasks by following all applicable waste, scrap reduction, and recycling guidelines.

+ Ensure component traceability on the production line.

+ Clear basic jams on the production line and restart the machine.

+ Feed the production line with materials as necessary.

+ Operate aerial lift when needed, with certification provided.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in packaging, production, labeling, packing, and assembly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to stand and walk frequently throughout the shift.

+ Ability to lift up to 25lbs frequently.

+ Capability to reach, bend, twist, and turn frequently.

+ Comfortable with climbing stairs and crossovers.

Why Work Here?

Join our team to work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development. We prioritize safety with the proper use of PPE and provide aerial lift certification to enhance your skills.

Work Environment

The position requires standing and walking frequently throughout the shift and lifting up to 25lbs. You will frequently reach, bend, twist, and turn in the performance of duties. The work is conducted indoors with temperatures that are seasonably normal for factory and production operations. Proper use of PPE is always required. The weekend PM shift operates from 7pm to 7:30am, Friday through Sunday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hillsborough, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $65000.00/yr.

PTO

Health insurance

vision

dental

401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hillsborough,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 11, 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.