Food Manurfacturing Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

???? Utility Operator – Food Production | Fast‑Paced | Growth Opportunity

Join a family‑oriented, rapidly growing food manufacturer producing tortillas for major brands across the United States. As a Utility Operator, you’ll support packaging operations, run production equipment, coordinate team workflow, and ensure products meet quality and ERP standards. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hot, fast‑paced environment , enjoys hands‑on work, and wants a long‑term career path with advancement opportunities.

• Support palletizing and packaging across multiple production lines
• Perform machine changeovers and adjust programs for size, weight, and speed
• Document production data including waste, serial numbers, and quantities (manual + ERP)
• Act as a Mini Line Lead by coordinating break schedules and keeping operations flowing
• Communicate with operators to monitor product quality, weights, and run conditions
• Enter accurate ERP data in PLEX for production counts, waste, serial numbers, and check sheets
• Set correct code dates for bags and boxes
• Monitor and adjust packaging equipment to maintain efficiency and product consistency
• Report downtime and waste accurately in PLEX
• Partner with maintenance to resolve equipment issues quickly

• 1–2 years production machinery experience including setup, startup, and adjustments
• Food manufacturing experience (bakery preferred)
• Strong computer skills for ERP data entry
• Basic English or Spanish communication
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and push 30 lbs regularly
• Comfort working in heat up to 100 degrees and standing 8 hours

• General labor or production experience
• Strong attendance and reliability
• Comfortable with computers and repetitive data entry

• Free tortillas to take home
• Family‑oriented culture where many employees work alongside relatives
• Competitive pay with performance‑based raises after direct hire
• Rapid company growth with expansion plans and a remodeled break area coming soon

You’ll work in a hot, fast‑paced food production facility with temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees. Strict hygiene protocols apply — full gown, hair net, beard net (if applicable), and hearing protection. Expect exposure to flour and dough with gluten particles in the air. Employees may wear shorts on the production floor, and the environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficiency .

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eagan, MN.

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $22.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Eagan,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

Aerotek® 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.