• General Production Worker

    Aerotek (Waukesha, WI)


    Job Title: General Production Worker

    Job Description

    As a General Production Worker, you will be responsible for packing products in one of three major classifications: Foam, Coatings Mills, or Coatings Reactors. You will label products before and after packaging as needed, set up packaging areas, fill containers to specified weight and quality standards, and handle hazardous materials properly. This role requires a thorough understanding of and compliance with all safety processes, requirements, and standard operating procedures.

    Responsibilities

    + Pack products in one of three major classifications: Foam, Coatings Mills, or Coatings Reactors.

    + Label products before and after packaging as needed.

    + Set up packaging area for one of three major classifications.

    + Fill containers to specified weight and expected quality standards.

    + Prepare and properly label wash, leftover bulk, or non-conforming material.

    + Use nitrogen to flush away contaminants in headspace during package preparation.

    + Prepare container closures by following procedures for crimping lids, torqueing bungs and tote caps, and utilizing seals and zip ties.

    + Follow DOT hazardous material procedures according to training.

    + Work with manufacturing equipment with minimal direction from Supervisor or Lead.

    + Handle hazardous material safely and accurately complete paperwork (batch tickets).

    + Maintain production flow and process documentation.

    + Follow directions and take action for variations in foreign debris, texture, and color.

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

    + Work closely with QC to maintain standards through packaging.

    + Multitask effectively and perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

    + Comply with all safety processes, requirements, and SOPs.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment.

    + Ability to work with chemicals, compounding, mixing, blending, and food manufacturing.

    + Proficiency in operating manufacturing equipment.

    + Understanding of GMPs and SOPs.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with chemical or food manufacturing is preferred.

    + Must be willing to shave every other day.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    The company offers a tied growth model with opportunities to advance to roles such as Filler and Compounder. The work environment promotes professional growth and development.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role operates on a 2nd shift schedule from 3pm to 1:30am, Monday through Thursday, with mandatory Friday overtime. The manufacturing setting includes large mixing equipment and a casual dress code similar to painting attire. This is a physically demanding position requiring regular lifting of 50-70 lbs buckets, with lift assist available.

     

    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 13, 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.