**General Utility Worker** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated General Utility Worker to join our team at the West Facility in Pleasant Prairie, WI. This role involves rotating through various areas including sanitation/pack-off, packing, palletizing, and box making. The position requires a high level of responsibility and attention to detail to ensure the smooth operation of production processes. **Responsibilities** + Dispose of extra materials and break down incoming packages and labels in the Sanitation/Pack-Off area. + Separate trash into categories such as trash, cardboard, and plastic, and spray machines and containers with disinfectant. + Assist in machine start-ups and disassembly for sanitation, place bags of finished goods into boxes, and inspect finished goods for defects in the Packer area. + Complete necessary paperwork related to production activities. + Inspect cases for proper sealing and labeling, operate a pallet jack, and document findings in the Palletizer area. + Palletize finished boxes weighing up to 50 lbs. + Maintain boxes and labels for production lines, ensuring that labeling matches spec sheets and boxes are damage-free in the Box Maker area. + Document the movement of finished and raw materials and palletize finished boxes weighing up to 50 lbs. **Essential Skills** + Ability to lift and carry **50 lbs continuously throughout a 10-hour shift.** + Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English. + **At least 1 year of work history in a related field.** **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + **Experience in production, general production, packaging, and inspection is beneficial.** **Why Work Here?** Joining our team provides an opportunity for growth and development. After 60 days, employees become part of a union and are eligible for benefits. At six months, there is potential for a promotion to an operator position with a pay raise. After one year, further advancement to level 2 or 3 positions is possible. Additionally, all employees receive a 2.5% annual salary increase every January. **Work Environment** The work environment includes a **1st shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM, Monday through Friday, with most Saturdays required. Overtime is paid for hours worked over 8 per day** . Once trained, the schedule may extend to 50+ hours per week, starting at 5:45 AM. This is a GMP food production environment where appropriate attire such as an overcoat, gloves, hardhat, ear plugs, safety glasses, and knee-high non-slip rubber boots is mandatory. The production floor is refrigerated, maintaining temperatures between 30-40 degre **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pleasant Prairie, WI. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/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 Pleasant Prairie,WI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2026. **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.