**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for the operation of production machinery in a food production environment. This position involves working with various machines, including those used for mixing ingredients and starting the production of tortillas for major companies in the United States. You will need to adhere to strict safety and hygiene standards, which include wearing a full gown and hair net while avoiding any items that could fall off and contaminate the food. **Responsibilities** + Operate and monitor production machinery, ensuring they are running properly. + Safely replace Mesh and Teflon belts as needed. + Adjust machine settings to ensure proper size and weights of products. + Verify and confirm recipes, seasoning, and other product specifications according to ERP System requirements. + Fill out all production paperwork accurately and maintain ERP System compliance. + Record waste accurately and troubleshoot discrepancies. + Collaborate with the maintenance team to resolve equipment issues. + Keep work area clean and orderly. + Actively participate in food safety and defense activities. + Assist the sanitation department with equipment cleaning and reassembly. **Essential Skills** + Experience operating production machinery, especially in food manufacturing. + Ability to lift between 30-55lbs consistently. + Comfort working with computers and inputting data into ERP systems. + Basic English or Spanish language skills, both written and verbal. + Comfort working in high-temperature environments up to 100 degrees. + Ability to stand for up to 8 hours a day. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 1-2 years of experience in production machinery operation. + Food production experience, with bakery experience preferred. + Familiarity with general labor, machine operating, and general production tasks. **Why Work Here?** Join a family-oriented company where employees are closely knit, often working alongside family members. Enjoy competitive pay, with opportunities for raises based on performance. Benefit from a rapidly growing company with plans to expand and improve facilities, including a remodel of the break area. Plus, enjoy the perk of taking home free tortillas. **Work Environment** Work in a fast-paced food production environment that can reach temperatures up to 100 degrees. The role involves handling formula and dough, resulting in gluten particles in the air. Employees wear company-provided protective attire, including gowns, hair nets, and hearing protection, and can wear shorts on the production floor if desired. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $22.50/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 Saint Paul,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.