**Machine Operator** **Job Description** Join our dynamic team as a Machine Operator, where you will work in either the grinding department or the pack off department. In the grinding department, you'll handle loading raw materials into the grinding machines, which can weigh up to 75 pounds, monitor machine operations, and perform basic troubleshooting. You will also be responsible for disassembling, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling the machine at the start of each shift. In the pack off department, you'll operate Formax and packaging machines and perform basic troubleshooting. **Responsibilities** + Load raw materials into grinding machines and monitor operations. + Perform basic troubleshooting on machinery. + Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble machines at the beginning of each shift. + Operate Formax and packaging machines in the pack off department. **Essential Skills** + 1 year of machine operating experience. + 1 year of experience working with hand and power tools. + Ability to consistently lift 75 pounds. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Food Production Experience is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Be a part of a union with benefits eligibility after 60 days. Enjoy opportunities for career advancement with potential raises at six months and one year. Receive a 2.5% annual salary increase every January 1st. **Work Environment** Work the 2nd shift from 3:45 PM to 1 AM, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. Expect to work over 50 hours a week, with overtime pay for any hours worked over 8 per shift. Operate in a GMP Food Production Environment, wearing protective gear such as an overcoat, gloves, hardhat, ear plugs, safety glasses, and non-slip rubber boots. The production floor is refrigerated, maintaining a temperature of 30-40 degrees Fahrenh **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 $19.00 - $19.00/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 16, 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.