Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Machine Operator Job Description

This role operates production machinery on a fast-paced line that manufactures pizza products in a food production plant. You will ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently while maintaining consistent product quality and supporting overall production goals.

• Operate production machinery on a fast-paced pizza manufacturing line in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
• Monitor machine performance during production runs and make basic adjustments to maintain efficiency and product quality.
• Perform visual and manual inspections of products and components to ensure they meet quality specifications.
• Use measuring tools such as calipers to verify dimensions and tolerances when required.
• Read and interpret simple blueprints or production specifications to set up and operate machines correctly.
• Assist with general production tasks, including loading materials, unloading finished products, and maintaining a clean work area.
• Identify basic mechanical issues, communicate problems to the appropriate personnel, and assist in troubleshooting when needed.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and plant-specific policies to maintain a safe and sanitary production environment.
• Complete required production and inspection documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules and support continuous improvement efforts.

• Previous experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including the ability to understand how machines operate and recognize basic mechanical issues.
• Experience operating production or manufacturing machinery in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to perform general labor and general production tasks as needed.
• Basic ability to read and interpret blueprints or production specifications.
• Ability to use basic measuring tools such as calipers for inspection and quality checks.
• Attention to detail for inspecting products and ensuring quality standards.
• Ability to work safely and follow written and verbal instructions in a production environment.
• Willingness and ability to work 12-hour shifts on an overnight schedule.

• Experience as a machine operator in a food production or similar environment.
• Familiarity with inspection processes and quality control in a manufacturing setting.
• Comfort working on rotating or non-traditional schedules, including nights and weekends.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with other production staff.

You join a stable food production operation where your contributions directly support a high-demand product line. The role offers consistent, structured shifts that allow you to plan your time, along with the opportunity to build hands-on mechanical and manufacturing skills. You work in an environment that values safety, quality, and teamwork, providing a solid foundation for long-term growth in production and machine operation.

This position works in a production environment within a food manufacturing plant. You operate on a fast-paced pizza production line, handling machinery and materials in a setting that prioritizes food safety and cleanliness. The available schedules are on overnight 12-hour shifts: B Crew works Sunday through every other Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., and D Crew works every other Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The environment involves standing for long periods, working around moving mechanical equipment, and following strict hygiene and safety procedures appropriate for a foods plant.

This is a Permanent position based out of Salina, KS.

The pay range for this position is $39000.00 - $43160.00/yr.

401K PTO Medical Dental vision

This is a fully onsite position in Salina,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.