Night Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Night Machine Operator

Job Description

This position centers on loading and unloading materials, cutting large rolls of film into smaller sizes, and closely monitoring machines to ensure smooth, continuous production. The role is labor intensive, with a strong emphasis on quality, attention to detail, and meeting daily goals, and it serves as a starting point for growth into more advanced machine operator positions.

Responsibilities

• Cut large, pre-made rolls of film into smaller sizes according to production requirements.
• Load and unload product into and out of machines throughout the shift.
• Oversee machines to ensure product runs smoothly and consistently during operation.
• Perform visual inspections of products to identify defects and ensure quality standards.
• Split rolls of plastic, wrap rolls of plastic, and stack finished products onto pallets.
• Support machine operation by ensuring machines have the materials they need to run without interruption.
• Follow production deadlines and daily goals while maintaining a positive, reliable work ethic.
• Perform general labor tasks as needed to support overall production flow.
• Work safely around large film machines and fork trucks, following all safety and facility guidelines.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of general production experience
• Experience working in roles that require long hours on your feet.
• Ability to consistently perform physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds
• A minimum of 6 months of machine operating experience.
• Strong attention to quality and detail when visually inspecting products.
• Reliable attendance and a positive attitude, with a commitment to meeting daily deadlines and goals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in production, general labor, machine operation, or machine assembly.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Patience and willingness to start in a more labor-intensive role with the opportunity to grow into a machine operator position.

Why Work Here?

You join a culture that places quality and goal achievement at the center of everything, giving you clear targets and a sense of accomplishment at the end of each shift. The environment rewards strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude, offering a clear pathway for growth from labor-intensive roles into more advanced machine operator opportunities. You gain experience in a large-scale manufacturing setting, building valuable, transferable skills in production, quality, and machine support.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Sioux Falls,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.