Machine Operator - 1st Shift

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Dairy Processing Operator Job Description The Dairy Processing Operator operates, monitors, and maintains sleeving and bottling equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality packaging of dairy products. This role follows strict production, sanitation, and safety procedures in a GMP environment while supporting overall departmental efficiency and product quality. Responsibilities Operate and clean sleeving and bottling machines according to established procedures. Monitor the sleeving process to ensure sleeves are correctly applied to bottles and address any issues with bottle flow or backups. Verify that date codes are accurate and appropriate for each production run. Communicate machine status, production issues, and unacceptable bottle quality to the supervisor or Plant Manager in a timely manner. Relieve other machine operators during machine downtime or job reassignment to maintain departmental efficiency and production quality. Perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on machines immediately when issues arise. Report to the workstation on time and assist in setting up the work area for production. Wear proper work attire and personal protective equipment as required in a GMP environment. Perform all duties in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Sanitization Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP). Ensure all work meets quality and safety standards related to HACCP, FDA, EPA, OSHA, USDA, WDA, and customer requirements. Conduct all behavior and interactions in compliance with company policies and procedures. Make necessary adjustments to sleeving and packaging machines to ensure packaging is completed safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards. Support general production activities as needed, including working with filling and packaging machines. Perform additional duties as assigned to support production and plant operations. Essential Skills At least 2+ years of machine operating experience in a production environment. Experience operating packaging, sleeving, bottling, or filling machines. Prior work experience in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environment, or strong familiarity with GMP standards. Ability to follow detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Sanitization Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP). Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on production machinery. Strong attention to detail to ensure correct date coding and consistent packaging quality. Ability to work safely and maintain compliance with HACCP, FDA, EPA, OSHA, USDA, WDA, and customer requirements. Effective communication skills to report machine status, quality issues, and production concerns. Reliability in attendance and punctuality, including reporting to the workstation on time. Additional Skills & Qualifications GMP experience preferred, including working in food or beverage production environments. Experience with general production processes, including setup and operation of packaging equipment. Familiarity with sleeving and bottling lines and making machine adjustments for optimal performance. Ability to work collaboratively with other machine operators and production staff to maintain departmental efficiency. Comfort working in a structured, policy-driven environment with clear quality and safety standards. Why Work Here? You will join a close-knit, family-oriented team of approximately 60 employees where leadership invests in employee growth and actively promotes from within. The organization offers great benefits and provides yearly bonuses that increase with tenure, recognizing and rewarding long-term commitment and performance. Work Environment This role operates in a GMP-regulated dairy production facility with a strong focus on food safety, sanitation, and quality. The position offers openings on 1st shift (4:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday) and 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday). Work is performed around sleeving, bottling, and packaging machinery in a fast-paced production setting. Employees follow GMP requirements and wear appropriate attire, including hair nets, beard nets (as applicable), smocks, and steel-toe footwear. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukesha, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Waukesha,WI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.

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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.