About this role
Job Title: Machine OperatorShift 6PM-6AM (Sunday-Wednesday OR Wednesday-Saturday)Pay: $21.50/hourJob DescriptionThis role operates high-speed production machinery on a fast-paced food manufacturing line to produce pizza products safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. You will work with mechanical equipment, perform basic inspections, and support overall production flow in a large-scale food plant.
Responsibilities
- Operate production machinery on a fast-paced pizza manufacturing line according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
- Monitor machine performance during operation and make basic adjustments to maintain consistent output and product quality.
- Perform visual inspections of products and components to identify defects, irregularities, or quality issues.
- Read and interpret basic production documentation and blueprints as needed to follow specifications and setup requirements.
- Use measuring tools such as calipers to verify dimensions and ensure products meet required tolerances.
- Assist with general production tasks, including material handling, staging, and organizing components for the line.
- Support routine machine checks and basic mechanical troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with food safety and plant housekeeping standards.
- Follow all safety, quality, and sanitation procedures required in a food production environment.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and maintain smooth line operations.
Essential Skills
- Previous experience working in a production environment.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and comfort working with production machinery.
- Ability to operate and monitor machines in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
- Experience performing general labor and general production tasks.
- Ability to perform product inspection to identify defects and quality issues.
- Capability to read and understand basic blueprints or production documentation.
- Skill in using calipers and other basic measuring tools for quality checks.
- Willingness and ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to consistently follow safety, quality, and food handling procedures.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing or food production facility.
- Familiarity with high-speed production lines and automated equipment.
- Comfort working in a structured environment with defined processes and performance expectations.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.
- Reliable attendance and the ability to work assigned crew schedules.
Why Work Here? You will join a stable food manufacturing operation where your hands-on skills directly support the production of a well-loved consumer product. The role offers consistent, structured shift schedules that can support work-life balance, along with the opportunity to build and grow your mechanical and production experience in a professional plant environment. You will work as part of a collaborative team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Work EnvironmentThis position is based in a production environment within a food manufacturing plant.
You will work on a fast-paced pizza production line, operating and monitoring machinery for extended periods. The work involves standing, moving along the line, and handling materials throughout 12-hour shifts. Current openings are on 8 MO1 D Shift 6:30pm-6:30am Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat Shift D Crew (every other Wednesday through Saturday) 6:00 p.m. 6:30 a.m. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Salina, KS.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $39000.00 - $43160.00/yr. 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.401K
PTO
Medical
Dental vision
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Salina, KS.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Salina,KS.
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
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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