Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

The Machine Operator role at the Hanover location reports to the Packing Room Supervisor and takes day-to-day direction from the Lead Machine Operator. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Ensures that production standards are met by: operating all packing room machines at specified efficiency (speed). Packing room machines include: Hayssens, box machines, box tapers, stretch wrapper, diverter gates, case labelers and sonic sensors.

• Determines upcoming production needs by studying production sheet to anticipate changeovers and assigned products to machines. Uses this information to have correct film, co-dates, stickers, hot stamps, etc. ready for next order.

• Maintains specifications by observing operations, detecting malfunctions and inspecting product for pleats, leakers, holes, registration, and code-dates to keep within specified bag waste limits.

• Ensures product specifications by completing weight checks on packing lines.

Hard Skills

• Machine Operating

• Food Manufacturing

• General Labor

Soft Skills

• Good attitude and work ethic

• Attention to detail

• Ability to learn and follow directions

• Dependability

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

Work Environment

The facility in Hanover produces hard pretzels and follows good manufacturing processes, holding SQF certification. The facility is clean and climate-controlled in most areas, but temperatures can range from 67°F to 100°F, with some areas near the oven reaching up to 140°F. The culture is tight-knit, with employees working closely on assembly lines. Strict dress codes are enforced due to close contact with food. Employees must wear steel toe shoes, crew neck t-shirts, and hairnets. No acrylic fingernails, nail polish, jewelry, or cellphones are allowed on the production floor. Employees receive three 20-minute paid breaks but must remain on the premises. Smoking is permitted only in designated areas.

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.