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Aerotek Machine Operator - Bakery in Manteno, Illinois
The Perfect Blend: Machine Operator (Bakery Team) ?
Want to build a career with a company that grows as fast as our business?
Join our Bakery Department as a Machine Operator and become a vital part of the team crafting high-quality food products! Working in tight-knit groups of 3–4, you’ll master everything from high-tech grinding and mixing to precision bagging. This isn’t just a job on a line—it’s a chance to master specialized machinery in a clean, organized, and delicious-smelling environment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Career Growth: We don't just hire; we promote! Move up the ranks to Lead Operator, Floor Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
Solid Benefits: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a 401k program to secure your future.
The Vibe: A professional, GMP-certified facility that is clean, orderly, and smells like a fresh bakery.
What You’ll Do
As a key player on our production floor, you’ll rotate through various high-impact roles:
The Prep: Read batch tickets and weigh raw materials (starches, flours, and ingredients) to ensure the perfect blend.
The Tech: Set up, operate, and troubleshoot mixers, fillers, grinders, and baggers.
The Quality: Perform visual inspections and fine-tune equipment (adjusting speeds, temperatures, and scales) to ensure every product is perfect.
The Maintenance: Keep things running smoothly by clearing jams and performing basic repairs with hand and power tools.
What You Bring to the Table
Experience: You’ve worked in a Food GMP environment and know your way around mixers, wrappers, or cartoners.
Mechanical Aptitude: You’re comfortable making machine adjustments and performing sanitation.
Strength & Stamina: You can lift up to 50 lbs and enjoy staying active on your feet.
Reliability: You’re ready to work Monday through Saturday (Saturdays are mandatory when scheduled) to help us meet our goals.
Bonus Points: If you are bilingual, we’d love to meet you!
The Environment
You’ll be working in our Bakery Zone , where we prioritize safety and quality. You’ll be geared up in pro-safety equipment (smocks, hard hats, and safety glasses) to keep our standards top-tier while working across nine different production lines.
Ready to start your next chapter in the bakery? Apply today and let’s get moving!
ALL SHIFTS OPEN! Pay from $18- $22 with shift differential based on experience
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manteno, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Manteno,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 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.