**Job Title: Packaging Operator** Job Description This position is responsible for safely and effectively ensuring that our manufactured products, made either on or offsite, are packaged in appropriately sized containers. You will be required to complete any pre/post work necessary for packaging our products, including examining and inspecting containers, materials, and products to ensure packing specifications are met. Additionally, you will be responsible for labeling containers and other products, transferring products or materials into containers using hand tools and equipment, and cleaning containers, materials, supplies, and your work area. You will rotate between different positions along the packaging line to maintain variety in your work. Responsibilities + Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure packing specifications are met. + Label containers and products accurately. + Transfer products or materials into containers using hand tools and equipment. + Clean containers, materials, supplies, and work area. + Rotate between different positions along the packaging line. + Stay 30 minutes after the end of the shift if fermentation takes longer than expected. Essential Skills + High School Diploma + Driver's License + 1+ years of production line/manufacturing experience + Experience in production line, manufacturing environment, packing, inspection, and material handling. Additional Skills & Qualifications + 1+ year of experience in manufacturing in related fields such as Chemical, Pharma, Fermentation, Food, or Bio Tech. + Ability to lift, pull, carry, and pick-up objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Why Work Here? Enjoy a family-oriented culture and work in a collaborative team environment. Benefit from three breaks throughout the day, including two paid 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Attractive bonus structure with potential bonuses totaling $4,000, including a $1,000 bonus after the first pay period, another $1,000 after 90 days, and a further $1,000 after six months of successful employment. Additionally, take advantage of a great 401K match and the opportunity to earn up to a 10% annual bonus. Work Environment Work in a bio-medical manufacturing plant with exposure to cold to hot temperatures, dust, fumes, and moderate to loud noises. The environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, requiring adherence to basic safety precautions. Work around heavy machinery, including forklifts, and be prepared to handle average to heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Personal protective equipment, such as steel-toed boots, is required. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bangor, Michigan. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Bangor,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.