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Cleanroom Machine Operator

Aerotek, Totowa, NJ, United States


Probiotic Food/Snack Manufacturing Company Urgently Hiring Machine Operators to Start ASAP

Afternoon and Overnight Shifts Available!
Shifts Available:
2nd Shift: 5pm-1:30am (Monday afternoon - Early Saturday Morning)
3rd Shift: 12:00am-8:30am (Monday-Friday)
Pay: $20-$22/hour; Overtime: $30-$33/hour (A lot of Overtime Available)
Job Description

As a Cleanroom Technician, you will play a crucial role in the production process by operating machinery for ingredient intake and staging, verifying the correct use of ingredients and labels, and performing visual inspections on incoming raw materials. Your focus will be on supporting quality control checks during receiving activities and ensuring materials adhere to QA quarantine or release procedures.
Responsibilities

Operate and monitor equipment supporting ingredient intake.
Verify ingredient identity, lot numbers, and labels prior to use.
Inspect raw materials for damage, contamination, or quality deviations.
Stage materials according to QA hold or release status.
Follow SOPs, GMPs, and food-safety requirements.
Communicate material issues to QA or supervision.
Support food-safety and traceability requirements without record ownership.
Monitor equipment performance and report issues.
Follow sanitation, hygiene, and safety requirements.
Assist with equipment cleaning during line changeovers.
Escalate safety or quality concerns as needed.
Essential Skills

GMP environment experience.
Cleanroom expertise.
Production and food manufacturing knowledge.
Materials handling and inspection skills.
Operate and monitor equipment proficiency.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications

6 months to 1 year manufacturing or food production experience.
Familiarity with GMPs and SOPs.
Medical assembly and manufacturing process knowledge.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Totowa, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Totowa, NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.