Machine Operator Assistant Jobs in Hagerstown, MD

Job Description

The filler operator plays a key role in safely operating high-speed filling and packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environment. This position focuses on machine operation, quality control, minor mechanical adjustments, and adherence to strict food safety and production standards on a 3rd shift schedule.

This is a long-term permanent job opportunity

Shift: 3rd shift 2-2-3 schedule 5pm-5am

Pay Rate: $22.48/hour to start

Must have machine operation experience

Responsibilities

• Operate filling and packaging equipment efficiently and safely to meet production goals.
• Complete daily and weekly preventative maintenance tasks, including adjusting and aligning primary machine functions.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and replace certain defective parts to keep equipment running smoothly.
• Set up jobs on machines by feeding containers onto the conveyor line and entering product information into computer systems.
• Conduct quality audits on filled products to ensure fill levels meet specified minimum and maximum requirements.
• Assist with packing and production at the end of each line as needed to support overall throughput.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating industrial machinery such as filling, packaging, or food processing equipment.
• Background as a machine operator, packaging operator, filler operator, or production line operator.

Why Work Here?

Employees gain access to comprehensive benefits and strong career growth opportunities in a supportive manufacturing environment. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, along with a 401(k) plan featuring company match up to 4% and profit sharing. Additional benefits include prescription coverage, telemedicine services, an employee assistance program, and voluntary options such as accident insurance, critical illness coverage, and legal services. Company-paid basic life insurance at two times annual salary is provided, with the option to elect supplemental life insurance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chambersburg, PA.

The pay range for this position is $20.48 - $22.48/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chambersburg,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 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.

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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.

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.