Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Equipment Operator

Job Description

Join our team as a Production Equipment Operator where you will be responsible for operating various production equipment such as dryers, baggers, or standardizers. You will ensure the smooth flow of production processes and maintain high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the flow of milk from incoming tankers to the drying process.
• Dump powder into batches and communicate with the production department about the batches and types of production they will be running.
• Startup, run, and clean the standardizer machine.
• Maintain proper quality of production and adhere to safety standards for specific products and customers.
• Organize and clean the work area and machines.
• Assemble and disassemble pumps.

Essential Skills

• General labor experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Proven attendance record, validated by past references.
• Basic math skills, such as simple addition and subtraction.
• Ability to lift 50lbs throughout the shift.
• Capacity to stand and walk for the entire duration of the shift.
• High School Diploma.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Food and beverage industry preferred.
• Prior production or manufacturing experience preferred.

Why Work Here?

Working here offers numerous benefits including shift premiums, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and a $400 cross-training bonus. Employees enjoy a perfect attendance bonus, double time after 56 hours, and a $1/hr extra for standardizing certification. Additionally, you receive a week of paid vacation from your first day, a 401k plan with company contributions, and a raise after one year. We also offer a 20/30 bonus in December, 7 paid holidays, and continuous opportunities for growth.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a facility that may become hot and humid during the summer months, with wet floors at all times. As this is an FDA-regulated environment, you must adhere to all GMP regulations. You will be provided with a smock suit, elbow-length gloves, boots, and hair nets. The dress code under the uniform requires comfortable pants and shirts. Training will be conducted on the first shift, and flexibility for shift changes is necessary. This facility operates 24/7/365, with certain holidays off, and employees should be prepared for increased activity during busy seasons.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DETROIT, MI.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in DETROIT,MI.

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

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.

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.