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Aerotek Bakery Machine Operator (Food Production) in Sacramento, California
Job Title: Bakery Machine Operator (Food Production / Packaging)
Job Description
The Bakery Machine Operator is a hands-on production role responsible for operating and monitoring bakery processing and packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environment. This position supports daily production by setting up equipment, monitoring product quality, adjusting machine settings, and ensuring all products meet specification, safety, and GMP standards.
Operators are trained by experienced team members and work closely with bakery associates and supervisors to keep production running safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Responsibilities
Operate and monitor bakery production and packaging equipment
Adjust machine settings including weights, speeds, labels, and ingredient feeds Inspect finished products to ensure quality and specification compliance
Follow all safety, GMP, and food quality standards
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas during and after production runs
Communicate issues related to quality, safety, or equipment performance to leadership
Assist with training and cross-training of team members as needed Support line coverage including breaks and rotations when required Perform routine safety and quality checks throughout the shift
Essential Skills
High School Diploma or GED
Must be 18 years or older
Minimum 1 year of experience in food manufacturing or a related production environment
Experience working with food processing or packaging equipment
Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
Ability to read and understand basic English (SOPs, production orders, labels)
Basic math skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to stand for extended periods (8–12 hours) and lift up to 50 lbs.
Willingness to work mandatory overtime or weekends as needed
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous bakery or food production experience
Experience in manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments
Experience supporting high-volume or fast-paced production lines
Why Work Here?
Opportunities for growth are available once converted to a permanent employee. Join a team where your contributions are valued and where there is room for professional development.
Work Environment
Fast-paced bakery manufacturing environment with GMP standards. The facility can be hot, loud, and physically active at times. Operators are required to follow all PPE and safety requirements, including wearing non-slip, oil/water-resistant safety shoes, and hard hats.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Sacramento,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 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.