Operator - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Operator – 1st Shift Job Description

The 1st Shift Operator plays a key role in a GMP, climate-controlled food production environment by operating and maintaining fermentation tanks and related production machinery. This position focuses on safe and efficient production, sanitation, minor quality inspection, and accurate documentation to ensure high-quality products and regulatory compliance.

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 compliant production environment.
• Weigh and count product accurately to meet production and quality specifications.
• Accurately check in and check out materials to maintain inventory control and traceability.
• Complete disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly (DCRs) of equipment safely and efficiently.
• Print labels accurately to ensure proper product identification and compliance.
• Conduct minor quality inspections of product to verify conformance to standards.
• Record production data and maintain clear, accurate documentation of manufacturing activities.
• Follow GMP requirements and safety procedures at all times, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Apply LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures when required to ensure safe operation and maintenance of equipment.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience operating production machinery in a GMP environment.
• At least 1 year of LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
• At least 1 year of experience performing sanitation duties in a production or food manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a focus on food production and fermentation.
• Ability to perform minor mechanical tasks related to operating and maintaining production equipment.
• Ability to conduct basic quality inspections and recognize nonconforming product.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate weighing, counting, label printing, and material handling.
• Ability to record production data clearly and accurately.
• Commitment to following GMP standards and safety protocols consistently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with sterilization processes in a production or food manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with documentation review in a regulated manufacturing setting.
• Comfort working with conveyor systems, dryers, vats, and other food production equipment.
• Ability to work effectively on a set schedule and adapt to occasional voluntary overtime.
• Strong organizational skills to manage materials, documentation, and equipment disassembly/cleaning/reassembly.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports long-term career growth and personal well-being. The organization offers tuition reimbursement (fully covered when related to targeted career fields), approximately 12 weeks of parental leave, a competitive 401(k) program with a 9% contribution, and robust health coverage including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and a health savings account with a match. An employee assistance program provides additional support for personal and professional challenges, fostering a culture that values work-life balance, development, and stability.

Work Environment

This role is based in a GMP, climate-controlled manufacturing facility focused on food production and fermentation. The position follows a 1st shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with the potential for approximately 5 hours of voluntary overtime when available. The environment emphasizes strict adherence to GMP codes and safety standards, including wearing safety glasses, steel-toe footwear, pants without holes, hair nets, and beard nets as applicable. Work involves operating and maintaining production machinery such as fermentation tanks, packaging equipment, labelers, vats, dryers, and conveyor systems, while consistently following sanitation, sterilization, and documentation procedures to ensure safe and high-quality output.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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 Windsor,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 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.

\nCompany Description

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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 in solving 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.