• Fermentation Operator 1st Shift

    Aerotek (Chaska, MN)


    Fermentation/ Production Workers Needed: 6AM-4:30PM - Weekly Pay $24-26/hr

     

    Ready to dive into the world of probiotics and microbial innovation? BIO-CAT Microbials is hiring a **Fermentation & Recovery Operator** to help power our cutting-edge production facility in Shakopee, Minnesota. If you're mechanically inclined, detail-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced team environment—this is your chance to grow with a leader in food-grade fermentation.

     

    • Why You'll Love It Here:

    + **4-Day Work Week** – Enjoy long weekends with our 4x10 schedule

    + **Competitive Pay** – Based on experience + $2/hr Saturday shift premium

    + **Two Shift Options** :

    + Mon–Thurs, 6am–4:30pm

    + Wed–Sat, 6am–4:30pm

    + **Full Benefits Package** :

    + Medical (Anthem), Dental, 401k

    + PTO starting at 14 days + paid holiday break (Christmas–New Year)

    + 48 hours ESST annually

    + Discretionary bonuses

    •** **What You'll Be Doing:

    + Operate and maintain fermentation vessels, centrifuges, and spray dryers

    + Perform clean-in-place (CIP), sterilization, and ingredient blending

    + Monitor critical parameters for fermentation and recovery processes

    + Troubleshoot and maintain pumps, valves, motors, and low-voltage equipment

    + Assist with warehousing tasks: forklift, inventory, shipping/receiving

    + Earn your **Special Engineer Boiler License** —we’ll cover the cost!

    •** **What We're Looking For:

    + Reliable, punctual, and positive team player

    + Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

    + Able to lift 60 lbs and work occasional OT

    + Comfortable entering confined spaces (with training)

    + Solid communication skills (verbal, written, computer)

    + Experience in fermentation, fluid processing, centrifugation, or spray drying is a plus—but we’ll train the right candidate!

    • Ready to Start?

     

    Join a growing company making a global impact in human, animal, and agricultural health.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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 Chaska,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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.