Machine Operator

Aerotek; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Onsite workplace

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Machine Operator in Wayne, NJ, on a contract-to-hire basis. The role involves operating cardboard and label manufacturing equipment, maintaining glue processes, and ensuring carton quality. Training starts on first shift, then moves to second shift with a two-shift schedule.

Pay is $21/hour with overtime available; the position is onsite and requires strong mechanical aptitude, reliability, and flexibility. Apply by deadline for consideration.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and complete duties.
• Must be mechanically inclined and hands-on.
• Willing to learn and grow in role.
• Flexibility with hours is a plus.
• Bi-lingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies correct job running per production schedule.
• Adjusts forming bars for box size (make-ready).
• Fills glue pots and positions rollers for glue on paperboard.
• Observes machine operation and inspects cartons for flaws.
• Makes mechanical adjustments on machines.
• Maintains glue line staffing and coordinates with finishing.
• Ensures finishing area stocked and coordinates with Purchasing.
• Completes Daily Management boards with root cause and corrective actions.
• Feeds cartons into machine bed and keeps supply flowing.
• Communicates with operators and forklift drivers for carton supply.
• Picks and stacks cartons into cases; checks quality and glue.
• Clears line when jammed; verifies pallet labels.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Excellent attendance

Works independently

Mechanically inclined

Willing to learn

Flexibility with hours

Bi-lingual (preferred)

Job description

Machine Operator Needed for Cardboard & Label Manufacturing Company in Wayne, NJ

Location:

Wayne, NJ

Train on First Shift for 3-4 Weeks:

6am-2:30pm (Monday-Friday)

Move to 2nd Shift:

2pm-10:30pm (Monday-Firday)

Pay:

$21/hour ; Overtime: $31.50/hour (overtime is available)

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Verifies that correct job is running based on production schedule

• Adjusts forming bars to accommodate size of box to be shaped (perform make-ready)

• Fills glue pots with adhesive and positions rollers to dispense glue onto paperboard

• Observes machine operation to detect malfunction and inspects cartons for flaws

• Make mechanical adjustments on machines

• Moves around Finishing Helpers to keep all glue lines adequately staffed

• Verify based on production needs that Finishing area is properly stocked with supplies and coordinates with Purchasing to bring supplies in

• Complete Daily Management boards as required including root cause and corrective action plans

• Feeds cartons into machine bed

• Continually keeps machine feed filled with paper cartons while machine is running

• Communicates with operators/forklift drivers to ensure there is an ample supply of die cut cartons available to be fed into gluer

• Picks up cartons from conveyor and stacks it into cases

• Check cartons for quality and excessive glue

• Able to clear the line when machine gets jammed with the Carton Pack

• Verify pallet labels for accuracy

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Manufacturing experience preferred

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Some prior production experience preferred

• Must be mechanically inclined

• Good attitude, willing to learn and grow, strong teamwork and partnership, good attendance, flexibility with hours

• Ideal if the candidate is bi-lingual

• Once fully trained, the individual will be expected to lead/handle the job functions as noted below.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wayne, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Wayne, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wayne,NJ.

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.