Machine Operator - 1st & 2nd Shift

Aerotek; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package (medical, dental, and

401(k) plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Dairy Processing Operator for our Waukesha, WI facility. This on-site role involves operating sleeving, bottling, filling, and packaging equipment in a GMP environment, ensuring accurate date coding and quality across shifts.

You will set up lines, monitor performance, troubleshoot, and maintain safety and sanitation standards while adhering to SOPs/SSOPs and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of machine operating experience in production or manufacturing.
• 2+ years of GMP environments experience.
• Experience operating packaging, sleeving, bottling, and filling machines.
• Ability to set up and operate packaging/processing equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail for correct sleeve placement and date coding.
• Ability to follow SOPs, SSOPs and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate sleeving and bottling machines per procedures.
• Set up work areas and machines at shift start.
• Monitor sleeve application and line progression.
• Verify date codes for each production run and adjust as needed.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance.
• Communicate machine status and quality issues to supervisors.
• Relieve other operators during downtime to maintain efficiency.
• Operate filling, packaging and related machines with adjustments.
• Follow SOPs/SSOPs to meet quality and safety standards.
• Comply with HACCP, FDA, EPA, OSHA, USDA, WDA and customer requirements.

Skills

Machine operation experience

GMP environment experience

Packaging machines

Set up and operate equipment safely

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Follow SOPs/SSOPs

Regulatory compliance (HACCP, FDA, EPA

Punctuality / reliability

Teamwork / communication

Tools

Packaging machinery

Sleeving & bottling equipment

Filling machines

Job description

Job Title: Dairy Processing Operator

Pay: $22/hr

Shift

1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift

Job Description

The Dairy Processing Operator plays a key role in safely and efficiently operating sleeving, bottling, and packaging equipment in a GMP food production environment. This position focuses on maintaining high-quality standards, ensuring accurate packaging and date coding, performing routine machine maintenance, and supporting overall production efficiency across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate sleeving and bottling machines in accordance with established procedures to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Set up work areas and machines at the start of shifts, ensuring all equipment and materials are ready for production.
• Monitor machines to ensure sleeves are applied correctly to bottles and that bottles do not back up on the line.
• Verify that date codes are accurate for each production run and make necessary adjustments to maintain correct coding.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on machines immediately when issues arise to minimize downtime.
• Communicate machine status, production issues, and unacceptable bottle or packaging quality to supervisors or plant leadership in a timely manner.
• Relieve other machine operators during machine downtime or job reassignment to support departmental efficiency and continuous production.
• Operate filling, packaging, and related machines while making necessary adjustments to maintain safe, efficient, and high-quality packaging.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Sanitization Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) to meet all quality and safety standards.
• Work in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, including HACCP, FDA, EPA, OSHA, USDA, WDA, and internal quality standards.
• Report to your workstation on time and wear proper work attire and protective equipment as required in a GMP environment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas in accordance with GMP and company policies.
• Conduct behavior in compliance with company employee policies and support a positive, collaborative work culture.
• Perform general production tasks as needed to support the overall operation of the facility.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to meet production goals and departmental needs.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2+ years of machine operating experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2+ years of machine operating experience within GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environments.
• Proven experience operating packaging, sleeving, bottling, and filling machines in a high-volume setting.
• Ability to set up, adjust, and operate packaging and processing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Basic troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve machine issues quickly.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure correct sleeve placement, date coding, and overall packaging quality.
• Ability to follow SOPs, SSOPs, and regulatory guidelines, including HACCP, FDA, EPA, OSHA, USDA, WDA, and customer requirements.
• Reliability in reporting to work on time and consistently meeting production expectations.
• Comfort working in a GMP environment with required protective attire.
• Effective communication skills to report machine status and quality concerns to supervisors and team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a Packaging Machine Operator working with sleeving and packaging machines is preferred.
• Previous experience in general production roles within food or beverage manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with GMP practices and documentation is preferred.
• Ability to work across different shifts and adapt to rotating schedules as needed.
• Willingness to perform additional tasks and support other operators to maintain departmental efficiency.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a regulated production environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a close-knit, family-oriented team of approximately 60 employees where collaboration and mutual support are highly valued. The company invests in its people, offering opportunities for growth and promotion from within, so your experience and dedication can lead to long-term career advancement. Employees enjoy great benefits and may be eligible for yearly bonuses that recognize tenure and contribution, creating a rewarding and stable work environment focused on both performance and employee well-being.

Work Environment

This role is based in a regulated food production facility that operates multiple shifts to support continuous processing and packaging. Available schedules include 1st Shift (4:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., MondayFriday), Mid Shift (11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m., SundayFriday, rotating day off), 2nd Shift (1:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m., SundayFriday, rotating day off), 2nd Shift (2:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m., MondayThursday), 3rd Shift (5:00 p.m. 1:00 a.m., SundayThursday), and Weekend Shift (5:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., FridaySunday). New hires must train on a 5:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. schedule, WednesdaySunday, for a few weeks before moving to their regular shift. The environment follows strict GMP standards and regulatory requirements, with a focus on cleanliness, safety, and product quality. Protective attire such as hair nets, beard nets, smocks, and steel-toe footwear is required while on the production floor. Work is performed around active machinery and packaging equipment, requiring alertness, adherence to safety protocols, and comfort in a fast-paced, production-driven setting.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

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.