Machine Operator

Aerotek; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Shipping and Packaging Machine Operator for Napoleon, OH. This contract-to-hire role requires operating packaging machinery, maintaining production throughput, and ensuring safety and quality on a 12-hour 3rd shift.

The position starts ASAP with on-site work in Napoleon, Ohio. Benefits and weekly pay are typical offerings through Aerotek's workforce solutions. Compliance with safety and training requirements is essential for progression to nights.

Qualifications

• Experience operating packaging machinery.
• Ability to maintain quality output on packaging lines.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and complete training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and understand packaging machinery including palletizers, strapping machines, wrapping machines, forklifts, and related equipment.
• Perform short-cycle, repetitive, and controlled operations on production machines to support continuous manufacturing.
• Maintain set patterns of products on pallets and packaging lines to achieve consistent, high-quality output.
• Inspect products and packaging for quality defects and take appropriate action to correct issues.
• Perform minor adjustments and basic troubleshooting on machinery to maintain optimal performance.
• Meet and maintain standard production objectives and throughput targets.
• Handle, load, and move materials and products safely, including lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling items over 50 lbs.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe housekeeping standards in assigned work areas.
• Use required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes and eye, hearing, and hand protection; wear head protection in designated areas as needed.
• Participate in training to learn forklift operations and obtain forklift certification.
• Follow all safety procedures, plant rules, and equipment operating guidelines.
• Work a 12-hour 3rd shift schedule and complete required day-shift training before transitioning to nights.

Skills

Forklift operation

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Equipment troubleshooting

Tools

Packaging machinery

Palletizers

Strapping machines

Job description

Shipping and Packaging Machine Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate and understand packaging machinery including palletizers, strapping machines, wrapping machines, forklifts, and related equipment.

• Perform short-cycle, repetitive, and controlled operations on production machines to support continuous manufacturing.

• Maintain set patterns of products on pallets and packaging lines to achieve consistent, high-quality output.

• Inspect products and packaging for quality defects and take appropriate action to correct issues.

• Perform minor adjustments and basic troubleshooting on machinery to maintain optimal performance.

• Meet and maintain standard production objectives and throughput targets.

• Handle, load, and move materials and products safely, including lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling items over 50 lbs.

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe housekeeping standards in assigned work areas.

• Use required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes and eye, hearing, and hand protection; wear head protection in designated areas as needed.

• Participate in training to learn forklift operations and obtain forklift certification.

• Follow all safety procedures, plant rules, and equipment operating guidelines.

• Work a 12-hour 3rd shift schedule and complete required day-shift training before transitioning to nights.

PAY: $23/hour

SHIFT: 3RD

START: ASAP

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Napoleon, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 Napoleon, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Napoleon,OH.

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.