Production Operator - 1st Shift

General Production Worker

The General Production Worker is responsible for setting up and operating machines, collecting product samples using a forklift, turning valves, and starting pumps to move products to storage, shipping, processing, or packaging. This role also involves making labels, filling drums with materials to the correct weight or measure, closing containers, placing labels, stacking, and transporting them to storage areas, and observing machines to ensure quality. The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines for production.
• Collect product samples using a forklift.
• Turn valves and start pumps to move products as needed.
• Make and apply labels to products.
• Fill drums with materials to the proper weight.
• Close containers and prepare them for storage.
• Observe machinery to ensure quality standards are met.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production and general production processes.
• Machine operation skills.
• Forklift operation certification or experience.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• At least 1 year of food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Open to candidates with strong work history in other fields.
• Ability to work in a physical environment and handle downtime with patience.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a 90-day performance review with the potential for a $1/hour raise based on performance and attendance. Employees can earn skill-based bonuses around proficiency, efficiency, and consistency. After a year of perfect attendance, employees will have earned 14 PTO days and can earn additional paid time off each month with perfect attendance.

Work Environment

The work environment is a food manufacturing facility requiring compliance with GMP procedures, including wearing hair nets and beard nets. Plant #1 at the Calhoun Facility operates on a 1st shift from 5 am 3 pm or 6 am 4 pm, Monday through Thursday, with overtime on Fridays. Plant #3 at the Ryerson Facility offers a 1st shift from 4:45 am-12:45 pm and a 2nd shift from 12:30 pm-8:30 pm, with potential overtime extending shifts by 30 minutes to 2 hours based on production needs. Plant #1 is more physically demanding, while Plant #3 is more automated, requiring patience during downtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of NEW BERLIN, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38500.80 - $44740.80/yr.

Medical, dental & vision 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 Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in NEW BERLIN,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

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 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 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.