Machine Operator

The Machine Operator sets up, operates, and changes over repack line machinery in a food manufacturing environment, ensuring accurate case counts, correct bag weights, and consistent product quality. This role performs minor repairs, verifies metal-detector accuracy, and maintains safe, clean work conditions while working on a fast-paced production line. Success in this position relies on prior machine-operation experience, strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, and operate repack line machinery according to production requirements and safety standards.
• Perform changeovers on equipment to accommodate different products, packaging formats, or case sizes.
• Adjust machine settings to maintain proper bag weights, seal quality, and overall product consistency.
• Monitor equipment during operation to identify irregularities, defects, or quality issues and take corrective action promptly.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to address jams, errors, and other equipment issues during production.
• Verify case counts, labeling, and packaging accuracy to meet production and quality specifications.
• Check and verify metal-detector accuracy and document results as required by quality and safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with food manufacturing and workplace safety standards.
• Follow all standard operating procedures, quality guidelines, and safety protocols throughout the shift.
• Communicate effectively with team members, quality, and maintenance personnel to coordinate production and resolve issues.
• Stand for long shifts and safely lift up to 50 lbs as needed to complete production tasks.

• Proven machine operator experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to set up, adjust, and troubleshoot machinery.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills to quickly resolve jams, equipment errors, and workflow interruptions.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and adjustments on production equipment.
• Solid attention to detail to spot defects, verify case counts, and ensure proper bag weights.
• Effective problem-solving skills to maintain smooth and efficient line operation.
• Capability to stand for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs as part of regular job duties.

• Experience working with food manufacturing or packaging equipment is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance and performance.
• Willingness to learn and cross-train in related areas such as quality or maintenance.

You will join a tight-knit, friendly team that values collaboration, reliability, and mutual support. The role offers year-round stability in a well-established food manufacturing operation, along with structured training that can open paths into advanced machine operation, quality, or maintenance positions. You can build long-term skills, grow your career, and work in an environment where consistent work, supportive coworkers, and ongoing development are part of everyday life.

Work Environment

This position is based in a clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled food manufacturing facility. The operation uses multiple food-processing and packaging technologies, including preserved and frozen product lines. The standard schedule for this role is on the 2nd shift, Monday through Saturday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The work is performed on a production floor with active machinery and conveyor systems, where adherence to food safety and workplace safety procedures is essential. Appropriate production attire and personal protective equipment are required to maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of BROCKPORT, NY.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in BROCKPORT,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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.

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.