Packager/Operator

HIRING FOR: Production Specialists 1st and 2nd shift, 18/hr

Job Description

In this role, you will collaborate with a team of 2-5 colleagues to efficiently package finished materials produced by Roll Forming machines. The primary products include metal shingles, siding, and gutters. Each machine is operated by a Machine Operator II, and you will work alongside 2-5 other Packagers (Machine Operator I) to ensure quality control and defect-free manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment, ensuring attention to detail.
• Package, palletize, and move products, including making boxes.
• Operate power tools such as drills, staple guns, and other pneumatic tools.
• Learn to operate various machines and work with different groups daily.
• Conduct visual quality checks to ensure products are defect-free.

Essential Skills

• Experience in packaging and production with strong attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work well with others and operate machinery.
• Proficiency in quality checks, general labor, and machine operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Mechanical inclination and experience with hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations and understand measurements.
• Capability to read tape measures and calculators.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minnetonka, MN.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Minnetonka,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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.