Machine Operator

Job Title: Production Worker – Bottling

Job Description

This role supports a fast-paced bottling production line by accurately following job instructions, operating and monitoring equipment, and ensuring products are packaged and prepared for storage or shipment. You will help keep the bottling line running smoothly by loading materials, identifying and removing defective products, documenting work, and following established standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accurately read, interpret, and execute job instructions for bottling and production activities.
• Load materials onto the production line and operate equipment to maintain an even flow of product.
• Monitor bottling line operations to ensure the line runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Perform general production tasks to support overall manufacturing output.
• Identify, remove, separate, document, and report defective materials or products.
• Label, package, and palletize finished products for storage or shipment as required.
• Complete all required documentation of work performed using both paperwork and computer entry.
• Monitor material levels on the line and resupply materials in a timely manner to prevent work stoppages.
• Initiate restock notifications when materials run low to support continuous production.
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and production guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as required to support production goals.
• Work extended hours when necessary to meet production demands.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in production and manufacturing or machine operation.
• Hands-on experience working on a production line in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate and monitor production and bottling line equipment.
• Capability to perform general production, packing, and packaging tasks.
• Experience as a production line worker, line worker, picker/packer, bottler, or machine operator.
• Ability to accurately read, interpret, and follow written job instructions and SOPs.
• Basic computer skills for documenting work completion and entering production data.
• Strong attention to detail to identify and remove defective materials or products.
• Reliability to work assigned shifts and extended hours when necessary.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous bottling line experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in general production, packaging, and packing environments.
• Experience in manufacturing settings with exposure to chemicals or test kit production is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a structured, SOP-driven environment.
• Willingness to work on second shift as needed, with flexibility to support other shifts if required.

Why Work Here?

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity that offers a clear path to long-term employment for individuals who perform well and demonstrate reliability. You will join an established, globally recognized manufacturer with room for growth and advancement. The environment supports learning and skill development in production and manufacturing, providing a strong foundation for building a stable career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a production environment with approximately 75 team members. The facility focuses on the manufacturing of chemicals and test kits for monitoring water quality, offering a wide range of wet-chemistry and dry-chemistry test kit configurations and microprocessor-based instruments. You will work on a bottling production line using standard manufacturing and packaging equipment. Multiple shifts are available, including first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and second shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with four openings currently on second shift. The environment is structured and process-driven, with standard production floor conditions and established safety and operating procedures.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cockeysville, MD 21030.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cockeysville,MD 21030.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

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.