Packaging Machine Operator - 1st & 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring for a Packaging Machine Operator in Waukesha, WI. The role focuses on setting up, operating, and cleaning sleeving and bottling machines to meet quality and food-safety standards.

The position offers several shifts and a pay of $20 per hour, with potential for advancement based on performance and business needs. Onsite work environment emphasizes GMP and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• At least 1+ years of machine operating experience in production or packaging.
• Experience with sleeving and bottling equipment.
• Ability to set up machines for production and adjust for safety and quality.
• General production experience in manufacturing or food production.
• Good troubleshooting and routine maintenance ability.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Operate sleeving and bottling machines per procedures and requirements.
• Monitor sleeves applied correctly and prevent line backups.
• Verify date codes for each production run.
• Observe product quality and report issues promptly to supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized GMP-compliant work area.

Skills

Machine operation

Packaging equipment

Safety compliance

Quality awareness

Lifting up to 50 lbs

GMP familiarity

Job description

Job Title: Packaging Machine Operator - 12 Openings!

Pay: $20/hr

Available schedules include

• 1st shift (4:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday)
• 2nd shift (4pm - 12am, Monday - Friday)
• 2nd shift (2pm - 12am, Monday - Thursday)
• 2nd shift (12pm - 8pm, Monday - Thursday)
• 3rd shift (6pm - 2am, Monday - Friday)

Job Description

The Packaging Machine Operator sets up, operates, and cleans sleeving and bottling machines to ensure products are packaged safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards. This role focuses on maintaining proper machine performance, monitoring product quality, and following strict food safety and regulatory guidelines while supporting overall production efficiency across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate sleeving and bottling machines in accordance with established procedures and production requirements.
• Monitor the sleeving process to ensure sleeves are applied correctly to bottles and that bottles do not back up on the line.
• Verify that date codes are accurate and correct for each production run.
• Continuously observe bottle and packaging quality and promptly communicate any unacceptable quality issues or machine status concerns to the supervisor or Plant Manager.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Essential Skills

• At least 1+ years of machine operating experience, preferably in a production or packaging environment.
• Hands-on experience operating packaging machines, sleeving machines, bottling machines, and filling machines.
• Ability to set up machines for production, including adjustments to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality packaging.
• General production experience in a manufacturing or food production setting.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance on production machinery.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly during the shift.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a production or food environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a close-knit, family-oriented team of about 60 people where leadership invests in long-term growth and development. The organization actively promotes from within, offering clear opportunities for advancement as skills and experience grow. Team members can earn yearly bonuses based on tenure and contribution, and they benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that supports overall well-being. The culture emphasizes support, recognition, and stability, creating an environment where employees can build a lasting career.

The environment follows strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards, requiring the use of hair nets, beard nets as applicable, smocks, and steel-toe footwear while on the production floor. Work takes place around active machinery, with a focus on cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.

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 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha, 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.