Temporary Knitting Machine Operator Jobs in Edison, NJ

Job Title: Machine OperatorJob Summary

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining food production equipment to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality product output. This role supports daily manufacturing operations while adhering to food safety, quality, and sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor food processing and packaging machinery according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Set up machines for production runs, including changeovers and product adjustments
• Inspect products to ensure quality standards (weight, appearance, packaging) are met
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and report equipment malfunctions to maintenance
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work areas
• Complete production, quality, and sanitation documentation accurately
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, and workplace safety guidelines
• Assist with material handling, labeling, and packaging as needed
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, and maintenance teams to meet daily output goals

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 1+ year of machine operating experience in manufacturing or food production preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a production environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, repetitive setting

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Elmwood Park, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Elmwood Park,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.