**Job Title: Machine Operator** Job Description We are seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating multiple production lines, ensuring quality control, and maintaining a safe and clean working environment. This position requires familiarity with food packaging machinery and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices). Responsibilities + Set up three different production lines for each product. + Change out waste and packaging products as needed. + Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met. + Maintain and create a safe working environment. + Perform sanitation duties, including sanitizing food packaging machinery. Essential Skills + Experience in machine operation, production, and packaging. + At least 1 year of experience in general production and general labor. + Understanding of GMPs. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with food packaging machinery is a plus. Why Work Here? Join us and be part of an exciting growth phase with new product lines and an expanding team. We offer full benefits, including health, medical, dental, vision, and a 401k match of 5% upon hiring. Be part of a company that features top Mexican cheese brands and values employee growth and development. Work Environment Work in a GMP-compliant environment, requiring safety shoes, safety glasses, hair nets, and beard nets. Enjoy a structured workweek with two shifts available: 1st shift and 2nd shift, Monday through Friday. Overtime opportunities available. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.75 - $21.00/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 Freeport,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025. **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.