Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Employer: Aerotek. Job Title: Machine Operator / Line Operator Job Description This role involves working on a production line in a food manufacturing facility, learning the full process from mixing and refining through packaging and intermediate machine-based steps such as panning, portioning, baking, extracting, grinding, and depositing. Production line workers operate and monitor machinery to produce inclusions, such as ingredients for ice cream, muffin mixes, cereals, oatmeal, waffles, and chocolate, while completing required documentation and quality checks. Some employees may serve as floaters, supporting multiple lines and positions to ensure smooth operations across the facility. Responsibilities - Operate and monitor production line machinery involved in mixing, refining, panning, portioning, baking, extracting, grinding, depositing, and packaging. - Produce inclusions and chocolate products that will be used as ingredients in ice creams, muffin mixes, cereals, oatmeal, waffles, and other food products. - Learn and follow the entire production process for assigned line(s), including start-up, normal operation, changeovers, and shutdown procedures. - Complete all required production paperwork accurately and on time, including batch records, logs, and other documentation. - Perform metal detector checks on an hourly basis and document results to ensure product safety and compliance with food safety standards. - Scan products in and out of the system as required to maintain accurate inventory and production tracking. - Follow new and existing processes, procedures, and work instructions, including cGMP and other food manufacturing requirements. - Act as a floater when assigned, learning and supporting multiple production lines and positions based on daily operational needs. - Assist with troubleshooting mechanical issues on production equipment and take appropriate steps to minimize downtime. - Perform changeovers on machines, including cleaning, adjusting, an