Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

**Job Title: General Production Worker**

**Job Description**

The General Production Worker is responsible for packing products across three major classifications: Foam, Coatings Mills, or Coatings Reactors. This role involves labeling products before and after packaging, setting up the packaging area, and ensuring that containers are filled to specified weight and quality standards. The worker must also prepare containers by crimping lids, torqueing bungs and tote caps, and using seals and zip ties. Additionally, the role includes following DOT hazardous material procedures and handling hazardous materials properly.

**Responsibilities**

+ Pack products in Foam, Coatings Mills, or Coatings Reactors classifications.

+ Label products before and after packaging as needed.

+ Set up packaging area for designated product classifications.

+ Fill containers to specified weight and quality standards.

+ Label wash, leftover bulk, or non-conforming material appropriately.

+ Prepare packages by using nitrogen to remove contaminants.

+ Crimp lids, torque bungs and tote caps, and use seals and zip ties for container closures.

+ Follow DOT hazardous material procedures as trained.

+ Handle hazardous materials properly.

+ Accurately complete paperwork, including batch tickets.

+ Maintain production flow and process documentation.

+ Identify and act upon variations in foreign debris, texture, and color.

+ Understand and follow all SOPs (standard operating procedures).

+ Work closely with Quality Control to maintain packaging standards.

+ Multitask effectively and perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

+ Comply with all safety processes and requirements.

**Essential Skills**

+ 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

+ Understanding of chemicals, compounding, mixing, blending, and operating machinery.

+ Familiarity with batch sheets, batch instructions, and GMPs.

+ Ability to follow SOPs and safety processes.

+ Capability to operate large mixing equipment.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Experience in chemical or food manufacturing.

+ Knowledge of GMPs.

+ Willingness to shave every other day.

**Why Work Here?**

The role offers a structured growth model with opportunities to advance from Filler to Compounder positions. The company values safety, quality, and teamwork, providing a supportive environment for personal and professional development.

**Work Environment**

This position requires working the 2nd shift from 3pm to 1:30am, Monday through Thursday, with mandatory Friday overtime. The work takes place in a manufacturing setting with large mixing equipment. The dress code is casual, similar to painting attire, and the job is physically demanding, requiring the regular lifting of 50-70 lbs buckets, with the assistance of lift equipment.

**Job Type & Location**

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

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2025.

**About Aerotek:**

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.