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Job Title: Shipping and Packaging Machine Operator - 3rd shift - 23/hr
Job Description
This role operates and monitors packaging and production machinery in a large manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output. You will handle equipment such as palletizers, strapping machines, wrapping machines, and forklifts while maintaining consistent product patterns, meeting production goals, and upholding strict safety and housekeeping standards.
Responsibilities

• Operate and understand packaging machinery including palletizers, strapping machines, wrapping machines, forklifts, and related equipment.
• Perform short-cycle, repetitive, and controlled operations on production machines to support continuous manufacturing.
• Maintain set patterns of products on pallets and packaging lines to achieve consistent, high-quality output.
• Inspect products and packaging for quality defects and take appropriate action to correct issues.
• Perform minor adjustments and basic troubleshooting on machinery to maintain optimal performance.
• Meet and maintain standard production objectives and throughput targets.
• Handle, load, and move materials and products safely, including lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling items over 50 lbs.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe housekeeping standards in assigned work areas.
• Use required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes and eye, hearing, and hand protection; wear head protection in designated areas as needed.
• Participate in training to learn forklift operations and obtain forklift certification.
• Follow all safety procedures, plant rules, and equipment operating guidelines.
• Work a 12-hour 3rd shift schedule and complete required day-shift training before transitioning to nights.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2+ years of industrial or manufacturing experience operating machines.
• Experience in production, general labor, general production, or packaging environments.
• Ability to perform inspection tasks and identify quality defects.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and basic equipment for minor machine adjustments.
• Capability to lift, carry, and push/pull over 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously for 12-hour shifts.
• Willingness to learn how to drive a forklift and obtain forklift certification.
• Consistent use of steel-toed shoes and hearing protection while on the production floor.
• Comfort working with machinery such as palletizers, strapping machines, wrapping machines, and forklifts.
• Ability to follow set production patterns and standard operating procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial packaging operations.
• Experience with general assembly, packing, and machine operating tasks.
• Familiarity with material handling, loading, and forklift operations (or strong interest in learning).
• Comfort working in a large-scale manufacturing or packaging facility with multiple production lines.
• Strong attention to detail and quality in repetitive production tasks.
• Reliability in attending 12-hour shifts and adapting to night shift work.
• Ability to maintain good housekeeping and organization in assigned areas.

Why Work Here?
The company offers competitive pay and the stability of working with a national-scale organization. You will gain valuable experience in a large manufacturing and packaging operation, develop new skills such as forklift operation, and work within a structured environment that supports safety, training, and long-term career growth.
Work Environment
This role is based in a large manufacturing and packaging operation with gated parking lots and badge-access-controlled buildings. You will work primarily on a 3rd shift schedule from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., on 12-hour shifts, after completing initial training on a day shift with 8-hour schedules for approximately 2 to 4 weeks, depending on individual progress. The facility houses multiple production and packaging machines, including palletizers, strapping machines, wrapping machines, and forklifts, and operates in a fast-paced industrial setting. The environment requires adherence to strict safety protocols, including the use of steel-toed shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, hand protection, and head protection in designated areas. You will receive scheduled breaks and lunches during your shift. The dress code emphasizes safety-focused attire suitable for an industrial manufacturing floor.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Napoleon, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Napoleon,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.