Hiring! Production Machine Operator | 1st & 2nd Shift | Monday - Thursday | $22 To $24/hr | MN

Aerotek; Minnesota; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hosp..

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Production Machine Operator for 1st or 2nd shift. This contract-to-hire role runs Monday through Thursday, with 6:00 am–4:30 pm or 4:20 pm–2:50 am shifts, offering $21.15–$23.40 per hour in a GMP environment supporting cartoners, labelers, wrappers, pouching and related equipment.

You will operate and maintain equipment, assist with end-of-line packaging, document batch records, follow SOPs and 5S standards, and help with setup, weight checks, and safe,

Qualifications

• GMP environment experience required.
• Read and interpret batch records and SOPs.
• Able to operate one or two production machines.
• Maintain 5S workplace and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain one or two production machines.
• Assist with end-of-line packaging and palletizing.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and SOPs.
• Document production output, downtime, and batch records accurately.
• Set up and teardown equipment as needed.
• Verify weights to meet specifications.
• Collaborate with team on safety and productivity.

Skills

GMP experience

Batch records

SOPs

5S standards

Hand tools

Tools

Cartoners

Labelers

Pouching machines

Stick machines

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring!! Production Machine Operator | 1st & 2nd Shift | Monday - Thursday | $22 to $24/hr | MN

Location- Minneapolis, Minnesota

Schedule:

1st shift - Monday to Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30pm $21.15 x1

2nd shift Monday to Thursday, 4:20pm - 2:50am $23.40 x1

Fridays are sometimes mandatory overtime.

Job Description

The Production Machine Operator efficiently operates, monitors, and maintains one or two pieces of production equipment in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. This role supports high-quality food or pharmaceutical manufacturing by running equipment such as cartoners, labelers, wrappers, pouching and stick machines, and related accessories, while assisting with end-of-line packaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain one or two pieces of production equipment, including cartoners, labelers, wrappers, pouching machines, stick machines, and related accessories.
• Assist with end-of-line packaging, including filling shippers, stacking shippers, and transporting full pallets from the production area.
• Ensure all machine operations and work practices comply with GMP requirements and company standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Observe product and machine operation throughout the production run to identify defects, irregularities, or equipment malfunctions and elevate as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized machine work area, including removal of waste materials in accordance with 5S standards.
• Follow good documentation practices and read, interpret, and understand batch records and related production documentation.
• Assist with equipment setup and teardown, including loading correct formulas and materials for each production run.
• Check and verify weight limits to ensure products meet specified standards.
• Document production output and downtime accurately and in a timely manner.
• Accurately complete batch records, logbooks, and other required production forms.
• Label and palletize finished or pressed product according to established procedures.
• Use basic hand tools and mechanical skills to support equipment operation and minor adjustments as required.
• Collaborate with team members and support continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.15 - $23.40/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.