Production Operator - 2nd Shift

Job Title: Machine Operator – 2nd Shift

Job Description

This role is responsible for operating production equipment to manufacture food colors according to approved formulations, procedures, and quality standards. You will produce liquid emulsions and other products, support shipping and receiving activities, maintain a clean and sanitary production and warehouse environment, and complete all required documentation while working safely with chemicals and hot materials on the 2nd shift.

Pay: $28/hr, Direct Hire - $2000 Sign-on Bonus!

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to produce food colors in accordance with approved formulations, standard operating procedures, and production goals.

• Run and monitor liquid emulsion systems, cookers, filtering presses, various pumps, mixing equipment, kettle cookers, dry blenders, and evaporators as part of the manufacturing process.

• Safely operate a forklift to move materials, products, and equipment within the production and warehouse areas.

• Perform shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading trucks and handling materials accurately and safely.

• Maintain housekeeping and sanitation standards in production and warehouse areas, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Complete clean-in-place (CIP) procedures for emulsion plant equipment to maintain sanitation and equipment performance.

• Handle and work with chemicals, including caustics and acids, following all safety procedures and guidelines.

• Work with hot materials and equipment while following safety protocols to prevent injuries and maintain a safe work environment.

• Prepare product samples as required for quality checks, testing, or customer evaluation.

• Accurately complete all required documentation, including production records, logs, and quality-related forms.

• Troubleshoot basic equipment and process issues to maintain consistent production and product quality.

• Work collaboratively in a team environment, cooperating with co-workers and leadership, while also performing tasks independently during equipment operation.

• Follow all GMP, safety, and quality policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to facility rules.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of machine operating experience at the same company or in a similar role.

• 2+ years of general production work experience at the same company or in a similar production environment.

• Proven ability to operate production machinery, including mixers, blenders, pumps, cookers, and related equipment.

• Experience working in a GMP-regulated production environment.

• Basic troubleshooting skills for production equipment and processes.

• Capability to work with chemicals, including caustics and acids, following safety procedures.

• Ability to work with hot materials and equipment safely.

• Physical ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift.

• Capability to maintain coordination and balance while lifting and handling up to 55 lbs of materials and/or product on a continuous basis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a food production or food color manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with clean-in-place (CIP) procedures for processing equipment.

• Comfort working in a structured, GMP-compliant facility with defined processes and documentation requirements.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when completing production and quality documentation.

• Good communication skills to collaborate with team members and leadership.

• Reliability and consistency in attendance and performance on a 2nd shift schedule.

Why Work Here?

This is a direct placement opportunity offering stable, full-time employment in a clean, climate-controlled production facility. You will work a consistent 2nd shift schedule with flexible working hours within that shift, providing predictability for work-life balance. The organization emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, giving you the chance to develop your skills in a structured GMP environment while contributing to products that meet high industry standards.

Work Environment

This position is on the 2nd shift with hours of 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, providing a four-day workweek with long weekends. The facility is climate controlled and operates under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The role involves continuous standing and walking, frequent crouching, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, and handling up to 55 lbs of materials and products. You will work with chemicals, including caustics and acids, and hot materials, using appropriate safety procedures and equipment. The dress code follows GMP and safety requirements, including hair nets, beard nets where applicable, smocks, steel-toe footwear, and safety glasses, with the possible use of a dust mask in the dry blending room when transporting materials. The environment combines production floor activities with warehouse tasks, including forklift operation, in a structured and safety-focused setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grafton, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $58240.00/yr.

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.

Health, Dental, Vision insurance 401k Match PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grafton,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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.