General Utility Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Utility Worker
Job Description

This role supports a refrigerated food production facility by rotating through sanitation/pack-off, packing, palletizing, and box making areas. You help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient production line by handling materials, inspecting products, and preparing equipment for operation and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between sanitation/pack-off, packing, palletizing, and box making areas based on production needs.
• Dispose of extra materials that will not be used in production in a safe and organized manner.
• Break down and dispose of incoming packages and labels, ensuring proper handling and separation of materials.
• Separate waste into appropriate streams, including general trash, cardboard, and plastic, following facility guidelines.
• Spray machines and containers with disinfectant to support sanitation and food safety standards.
• Assist with preparing machine start-ups and support disassembly of machines for sanitation procedures.
• Place bags of finished goods into boxes accurately and efficiently.
• Visually inspect finished goods for defects to ensure quality standards are met.
• Complete required paperwork accurately, including production, inspection, or sanitation records.
• Visually inspect cases to ensure proper sealing and labeling before palletizing.
• Operate a pallet jack safely to move finished pallets within the facility.
• Assemble and disassemble machinery as needed for sanitation and cleaning.
• Document findings related to inspections, equipment, or product quality as required.
• Palletize finished boxes, repeatedly lifting and stacking up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain an adequate supply of boxes and labels for the production lines to prevent downtime.
• Ensure labeling matches the specification sheet and confirm boxes are free from damage.
• Document the movement of finished goods and raw materials for traceability and inventory control.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all safety protocols while working on the production floor.
• Work collaboratively with team members and communicate any issues related to quality, safety, or equipment.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds continuously throughout a 10-hour shift.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to follow instructions, complete paperwork, and communicate with the team.
• At least 1 year of work history in any field, demonstrating reliability and consistent attendance.
• Comfort working in a refrigerated environment with temperatures around 30–40 degrees.
• Willingness to rotate among sanitation, packing, palletizing, and box making tasks as needed.
• Basic understanding of production, general production, packaging, and inspection activities.

• Experience in a food production or GMP environment is beneficial.
• Familiarity with operating pallet jacks or similar material-handling equipment is an advantage.
• Previous experience with quality inspection or visual defect checks is helpful.
• Comfort working with machinery, including assisting with start-up, assembly, and disassembly for sanitation.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions and maintain accurate documentation.

You join a workplace that rewards commitment and offers clear opportunities for advancement. After 60 days of employment, you become part of a union and gain access to benefits. At 6 months, you are eligible to advance to an operator role with a pay increase, and at 1 year you can progress to higher levels, providing a structured career path. All employees receive a 2.5% annual pay increase every January 1, supporting long-term financial stability. The role offers significant earning potential through weekly pay and overtime for any hours worked beyond 8 per shift, giving you the chance to increase your income while building experience in a stable production environment.

Work Environment

This position is on 1st shift, working approximately 5:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, with most Saturdays included. You can expect to work more than 50 hours per week, with a cap of 60 hours, and any hours over 8 in a single shift are paid as overtime. The facility operates under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a refrigerated food production environment, with production floor temperatures typically between 30 and 40 degrees. You will wear an overcoat, gloves, hard hat, ear plugs, safety glasses, and knee-high non-slip rubber boots as standard attire to support safety and sanitation. The work involves standing for long periods, frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, and regular interaction with production machinery and packaging equipment in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Pleasant Prairie,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

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.

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.