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Operator

$21 - $25 per hour

Aerotek

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Operator - 3rd Shift Job Description

We are seeking a skilled operator to join our team on the 3rd shift. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining fermentation tanks and various food production machinery. This role involves ensuring efficient operations, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and accurately handling and recording production data.

Responsibilities
  • Operate and maintain fermentation tanks and food production machinery, including packaging machinery, labelers, vats, dryers, and conveyor systems.
  • Perform sanitation duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Weigh and/or count product accurately and ensure materials are checked in and out correctly.
  • Complete Disassembly, Clean, Reassembly (DCRs) tasks safely and efficiently.
  • Accurately print labels and conduct minor quality inspections of products.
  • Record production data accurately.
Essential Skills
  • Experience with fermentation, formulation, sterile processing, and food manufacturing.
  • At least 1 year of experience with LOTO procedures and operating production machinery in a GMP environment.
  • At least 1 year of experience in sanitation duties and packaging.
  • Skills in documentation review, quality inspection, and aseptic techniques.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Proficiency in recording production data accurately.
Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive benefits, including full tuition reimbursement for related fields, 12 weeks of parental leave, a 9% 401(k) contribution, and various insurance options including health, vision, dental, and life insurance. Additionally, employees have access to a health savings account with matching contributions and an employee assistance program.

Work Environment

This position operates in a GMP-compliant, climate-controlled facility. The 3rd shift runs from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, Sunday through Thursday. While overtime is possible, it is voluntary. Employees are required to adhere to the GMP code, including wearing safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, pants without holes, and appropriate hair and beard nets.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
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.

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