Packaging Machine Operator Jobs in Memphis, TN (NOW HIRING)

📍 Memphis, TN

🕒 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) or 2nd Shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)

📅 3 Days On / 3 Days Off Schedule (No Rotation)

💲 Competitive Pay + Opportunity for Permanent Placement & Benefits

• Operate and monitor packaging equipment used to fill, weigh, seal, label, and palletize finished products.
• Accurately weigh and package products to meet quality standards.
• Perform visual inspections to ensure product quality and packaging accuracy.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Complete production paperwork and packaging documentation.
• Assist with equipment changeovers, basic troubleshooting, and line sanitation activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate quality, equipment, and safety concerns to supervisors promptly.
• Follow all PPE and safety requirements, including wearing hairnets, beard nets, lab coats, safety glasses, ear protection, and protective footwear.

✅ Previous experience in a Food & Beverage, FDA-regulated, or similar manufacturing environment

✅ Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs. throughout the shift

✅ Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods

✅ Basic math skills for weighing and verifying product accuracy

✅ Willingness to be trained and certified on forklift equipment for future growth opportunities

✅ Must be able to comply with food safety requirements regarding jewelry, piercings, facial hair, nails, and eyelashes

✅ Must have steel-toe or composite-toe footwear

• FDA-regulated food manufacturing facility
• Temperature-controlled packaging areas and coolers (approximately 50°F year-round)
• Periods of heavy lifting and physically demanding work
• Required use of company-provided PPE and food safety attire
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and quality.
• Benefits available upon permanent placement.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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 Memphis,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.

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.