Production Operator

Job Title: Production Operator Job Description This role focuses on maintaining high levels of quality and consistency while working as part of a collaborative team in a clean, food-grade manufacturing environment. You will operate and monitor production equipment, perform frequent quality inspections, and support packaging and labeling activities to ensure products meet strict standards and are delivered accurately and on time. Responsibilities • Operate and monitor production machines to maintain consistent output and product quality. • Perform frequent visual quality inspections on caps and finished products to detect defects and non-compliance in accordance with the quality control plan. • Supervise the packaging of caps, including preparing boxes, rotating boxes, closing full boxes, stacking boxes on pallets, and applying correct labels to identify specific production. • Use an RF scanner to track materials and ensure accurate inventory and product traceability. • Check camera releases and monitor automated inspection systems to detect non-conformities and defects. • Ensure a steady supply of caps and labels on the HOD labeling line to prevent production interruptions. • Start and stop presses, labeling lines, and related equipment safely and according to procedures. • Assist with minor machine resets or adjustments to support continuous production and minimize downtime. • Clean injection presses, finishing lines, and all related equipment according to the cleaning plan and food-grade standards. • Keep the working area clean, organized, and compliant with the cleaning plan and safety guidelines. • Wrap pallets with plastic wrap to secure finished goods for storage or shipment. • Ensure the proper functioning of presses and related equipment through regular visual inspections and basic mechanical checks. • Follow all safety guidelines, instructions, and standard operating procedures in a regulated, food-grade manufacturing environment. • Lift and stack boxes weighing up to 2530 pounds and stand for the full shift as required by production demands. Essential Skills • Previous experience in production, manufacturing, warehouse, or general labor environments. • Ability to stand for a full shift and lift and stack boxes weighing up to 2530 pounds. • Comfort working in a clean, regulated environment, including wearing hairnets and avoiding jewelry. • Mechanical knowledge sufficient to support minor machine resets, adjustments, and basic equipment checks. • Organizational skills to manage materials, packaging, and workflow efficiently. • Ability to work with autonomy and show initiative in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. • Good physical condition, including good general health and good vision, to perform frequent inspections and manual tasks. • Ability to make quick decisions in a manufacturing environment to maintain safety and productivity. • Ability to read and write English to follow instructions, documentation, and safety procedures. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience in plastics manufacturing, plastic extrusion, or food production environments. • Familiarity with RF scanners for tracking materials and inventory. • Comfort working with automated inspection systems and cameras for quality control. • Experience operating presses, labeling lines, or similar production equipment. • Experience in clean or food-grade manufacturing environments with strict hygiene standards. Why Work Here? You will join a growing organization that is investing in new production lines and product offerings, creating long-term stability and advancement opportunities. The culture emphasizes teamwork, open communication, and accessible leadership, with leaders actively present and engaged on the floor. You will work in a clean, food-grade facility with a strong internal culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and long-term career growth over short-term job changes. Work Environment This position is based in an indoor plastic extrusion facility that operates under food-grade manufacturing standards. You will work around injection presses, finishing lines, labeling lines, and related equipment in a clean, regulated environment. The role requires standing for a full shift and frequently lifting up to 2530 pounds while handling boxes and pallets. The facility follows strict hygiene practices, including the use of hairnets and restrictions on jewelry, to maintain food-grade compliance. The environment is team-oriented, structured, and focused on safety, cleanliness, and consistent production quality. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Peoria, AZ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 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 Peoria,AZ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026. 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.