Machine Operator

Aerotek; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

HSA

Zusammenfassung

Aerotek is hiring a Machine Operator for its Chicago area operations. You will work on Flexo, Folder, and Gluer lines, assisting with changeovers, setups, and startups, while loading and unloading materials.

You’ll follow work orders to meet customer specifications and stage orders for shipping in a fast-paced, automated setting. The role requires accuracy with measurement devices and the ability to work 2nd shift, with training on 1st shift.

Qualifikationen

• Machine operating experience and ability to work with automated lines.
• Experience with changeovers, setups, and startups of machinery.
• Ability to adjust speed, size, and weights of machinery.
• Experience with corrugated/cartoning/packaging materials.

Aufgaben

• Assist with changeovers, setups, and startups of machinery.
• Load and unload machinery with materials.
• Follow work orders to set up customer orders and specifications.
• Stack and palletize orders.
• Wrap finished orders into bundles.
• Bundle finished cardboard and stage it for shipping.
• Manually load and unload machinery.
• Use measurement devices for accuracy.
• Bundle cardboard into stacks based on customer orders.
• Load boxes onto the line.

Kenntnisse

Machine Operating Experience

Setup/changeovers

Adjust machinery speed/size/weights

Packaging/ carton operations

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Machine Operator Job Description

As a Machine Operator, you will work with Flexo, Folder, and Gluer lines, assisting operators with changeovers, setups, and startups of machinery. You will be responsible for loading and unloading machinery with materials, following work orders to set up customer orders and specifications, and stacking orders for shipping. Additionally, you will wrap finished orders into bundles and stage them for shipping, as well as manually load and unload machinery while using measurement devices for accuracy. The machinery is automated and fast-paced, requiring familiarity with machinery and speed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with changeovers, setups, and startups of machinery.




• Load and unload machinery with materials.




• Follow work orders to set up customer orders and specifications.




• Stack and palletize orders.




• Wrap finished orders into bundles.




• Bundle finished cardboard and stage it for shipping.




• Manually load and unload machinery.




• Use measurement devices for accuracy.




• Bundle cardboard into stacks based on customer orders.




• Load boxes onto the line.

Essential Skills

• Machine Operating Experience




• Experience with setups, changeovers




• Ability to adjust machinery (speed, size, weights)




• Corrugated/cartoning/packaging material operating experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience




• Experience in corrugated/cartoning

Why Work Here?

Join a laid-back work environment that prioritizes quality above all else. Enjoy working independently with a supportive team in an extremely automated setting. The company provides safety glasses, and you'll work in a culture that values continuous improvement and innovation.

Work Environment

The work environment is extremely automated, requiring you to work with 2-3 other people initially. Once trained, you will work independently. The company culture is laid-back, focusing on quality over everything else. Required attire includes steel toe boots, jeans or work pants, and a shirt. Safety glasses are provided. The work hours are 2nd shift from Monday to Friday, 2 PM to 10 PM, with initial training on the 1st shift from 6 AM to 2 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

About Aerotek

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.