Meat Production Machine Operator

Job Title: Meat Production Machine Operator

Job Description

This role operates converting, sheering, and tying machines to produce high-quality plastic casings used for sausage products in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment. You will run and monitor production equipment, perform basic quality checks, and package finished casings for shipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation throughout your shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate converting, sheering, and tying machines according to production specifications and quality standards.
• Set up, start, monitor, and safely shut down equipment while making basic adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Inspect finished products for defects and perform quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Package finished casings for shipment while maintaining accurate counts, proper labeling, and a clean work area.

Required Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience, preferably operating production machinery.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic understanding of quality control and inspection processes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work a consistent 2nd shift schedule (Monday through Thursday, 2:30 PM 1:00 AM).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with packaging operations in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with sheering, tying, converting, or similar production equipment.
• Willingness to cross-train on multiple machines and production processes.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively in a small team environment.

Why Join Our Team?

• Small, close-knit team with approximately 20 employees.
• Climate-controlled manufacturing facility with a stable work environment.
• Quarterly attendance bonuses and opportunities for pay increases based on skill development and cross-training.
• Consistent schedule with opportunities to learn new equipment and expand your manufacturing experience.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit team of around 20 people in a stable, climate-controlled manufacturing environment that values reliability and teamwork. The organization rewards strong attendance with quarterly bonuses and offers pay increases based on your ability to cross-train and expand your skills. This setting provides the opportunity to grow your capabilities on multiple machines while working a consistent schedule and contributing directly to a high-quality production process.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility focused on producing plastic casings, with no food production performed on-site. The current opening is for a 2nd shift Converting Operator working Monday through Thursday from 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The facility also operates a 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will work with sheering and tying machines and related converting equipment, as well as packaging stations for boxing finished casings. The team consists of approximately 20 employees, fostering a small, collaborative environment. The work involves periods of standing, operating machinery, performing quality checks, and lifting materials up to 50 pounds as needed.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eyota, MN.

The pay range for this position is $18.75 - $18.75/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Eyota,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

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.