Packaging Operator 19/hr

Job Title: Packaging Operator – 3rd Shift $19/hr

Job Description

The Packaging Operator on 3rd shift plays a key role in monitoring the assembly line for food products, packaging finished goods for shipment, and maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant production environment. This role involves consistent physical activity, attention to detail, and adherence to food safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards while working overnight hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the assembly line to ensure food products move efficiently and consistently through production.
• Package finished food products according to established procedures and quality standards for shipment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly while standing for the duration of an 8-hour shift.
• Clean production floors, equipment, and work areas to maintain a sanitary and organized facility.
• Label finished goods accurately and verify that all required information appears correctly on packaging.
• Perform visual inspections of packaging to identify defects, damage, or labeling issues and remove nonconforming products.
• Follow all GMP and food safety guidelines, including hygiene, cleanliness, and handling requirements.
• Work collaboratively with production team members to meet daily output, quality, and safety goals.
• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or quality problems promptly to the appropriate personnel.
• Adhere to all shift schedules, including occasional overtime, to support production demands.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of previous manufacturing experience in a production setting.
• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift and perform repetitive tasks safely and consistently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Comfort working in a food production environment that may contain allergens.
• Experience with packaging, production, or general labor in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to perform accurate visual inspections of products and packaging.
• Reliability in following safety, quality, and GMP procedures.
• Willingness and ability to work 3rd shift (11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.), Sunday through Thursday, with occasional overtime as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous food manufacturing experience.
• Experience working as a packaging operator, packer, or in a cleanroom or similar controlled environment.
• Strong attention to detail when labeling and inspecting finished goods.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Comfort working on wet floors and in cooler areas of a facility.

Why Work Here?

The organization is growing and offers stable, full-time opportunities with clear room for advancement. Team members receive vacation benefits, including one week of vacation after one year and an additional bank of paid time that can be used as needed. The company rewards performance with merit increases every six months in this role and provides an annual bonus opportunity, which recently reached $900 around the holiday season. Employees join a team-oriented environment that values long-term growth, consistent recognition, and reliable benefits.

Work Environment

This role is based in a GMP-regulated food production facility on 3rd shift, working from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, with occasional overtime. The environment requires strict adherence to hygiene and safety standards, including no jewelry, false eyelashes, or piercings while on the production floor. Some areas of the facility can be cold, and jackets are provided for comfort. The production floor is wet but very well lit and maintained to be relatively comfortable. The work involves standing for the full shift, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working around food products that may contain allergens, while using standard packaging and cleaning equipment in a structured, process-driven setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Avon, OH.

The pay range for this position is $17.21 - $20.66/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Avon,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

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.