Operator - 3rd Shift

Aerotek; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave (12 weeks)

401(k) matching 9%

Health, vision, dental, life insurance

HSA with employer matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Operator for the 3rd shift in Madison, WI to operate and maintain fermentation tanks and packaging lines within a GMP environment.

The role requires handling production data, performing sanitation duties, and ensuring accurate labeling and quality checks. This contract-to-hire position runs 10:00 PM–6:30 AM, Sunday through Thursday, with onsite work and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with fermentation and food manufacturing.
• Minimum 1 year operating production machinery in GMP, and LOTO procedures.
• Minimum 1 year sanitation and packaging experience.
• Familiar with quality inspections and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain fermentation tanks and packaging machinery.
• Perform sanitation and ensure clean, safe work environment.
• Weigh or count product and manage in/out materials.
• Complete Disassembly, Clean, Reassembly (DCRs) tasks safely.
• Print labels and conduct basic quality inspections.
• Record production data accurately.

Skills

Fermentation

LOTO

Sanitation

Documentation

Job description

Job Title: Operator - 3rd Shift

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled operator to join our team on the 3rd shift. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining fermentation tanks and various food production machinery. This role involves ensuring efficient operations, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and accurately handling and recording production data.

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 safe work environment.
• Weigh and/or count product accurately and ensure materials are checked in and out correctly.
• Complete Disassembly, Clean, Reassembly (DCRs) tasks safely and efficiently.
• Accurately print labels and conduct minor quality inspections of products.
• Record production data accurately.

Essential Skills

• Experience with fermentation, formulation, sterile processing, and food manufacturing.
• At least 1 year of experience with LOTO procedures and operating production machinery in a GMP environment.
• At least 1 year of experience in sanitation duties and packaging.
• Skills in documentation review, quality inspection, and aseptic techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in recording production data accurately.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive benefits, including full tuition reimbursement for related fields, 12 weeks of parental leave, a 9% 401(k) contribution, and various insurance options including health, vision, dental, and life insurance. Additionally, employees have access to a health savings account with matching contributions and an employee assistance program.

Work Environment

This position operates in a GMP-compliant, climate-controlled facility. The 3rd shift runs from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am, Sunday through Thursday. While overtime is possible, it is voluntary. Employees are required to adhere to the GMP code, including wearing safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, pants without holes, and appropriate hair and beard nets.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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 & 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 Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

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.