Process Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Process Operator

Job Description

The Process Operator supports a large, climate-controlled ethanol production facility by safely operating and monitoring equipment throughout the full production process. This role combines hands-on mechanical work with computer-based process control, including troubleshooting conveyors, pumps, valves, and forklifts, performing lockout/tagout procedures, and using a DCS system and basic Microsoft Office tools to track and document operations. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly motivated, and able to methodically walk through and troubleshoot an entire process from start to finish in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor ethanol production equipment across the full process, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent operations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues on conveyors, forklifts, pumps, valves, and related production machinery to minimize downtime.
• Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures to safely isolate equipment before maintenance, troubleshooting, or repair work.
• Unload materials using a sit-down, gas-powered forklift in a safe and controlled manner.
• Check and record temperatures of bearings and other critical components to identify potential maintenance needs or equipment issues.
• Use a DCS (Distributed Control System) to monitor process conditions, identify required actions, and adjust parameters as needed.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience as a Chemical Operator or in a process operations role.
• 3–5 years of experience performing lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures in an industrial or production environment.
• 3+ years of mechanical troubleshooting experience in areas such as conveyors, pumps, valves, chemical processes, mixing, or production equipment

Why Work Here?

You will join a well-established, larger-scale facility that invests in its people through comprehensive benefits, professional growth, and meaningful time off. The organization offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match, generous and negotiable paid time off, eight company-paid holidays, and parental leave. Employees receive annual raises and can earn an additional hourly increase for each certification they complete, up to five certifications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Johnson Creek, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $62400.00/yr.

-Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance -Company Paid Life Insurance -Company Paid Disability Insurance -401K with a 4% Company Match -Generous Paid Time Off - Negotiable -Company Paid Holidays - 8 Holidays -Parental Leave (Both M and F) -Pay up to $30+ an hour in the position alone -Annual raises -Gain $1.00/hr per certification completion: Up to 5 certs -This position allows for roughly 100+ more days off than your typical M-F job

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Johnson Creek,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 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.

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.

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.