Food Production Machine Operator Jobs in Kenosha, WI

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

This role involves setting up and operating food production machinery, including fillers and packaging equipment, to support high-speed manufacturing in a GMP-regulated facility. The Machine Operator monitors equipment performance, performs troubleshooting and adjustments during production, and ensures that products meet quality and safety standards through regular inspections and sanitation activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate food production equipment such as mixers, fillers, presses, and packaging machines.
• Monitor equipment during production and make adjustments as needed.
• Troubleshoot machine issues to reduce downtime.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas after production.
• Complete equipment changeovers and prepare lines for the next run.
• Perform quality checks, including temperature and product consistency checks.
• Record inspection results and report any issues.
• Follow all safety, GMP, and company procedures.
• Work 2nd shift and help meet production goals.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of high-speed or food machine operating experience.
• At least 1 year of troubleshooting experience on production or manufacturing equipment.
• At least 1 year of inspection experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience operating fillers, packaging machinery, mixers, or press equipment.
• Ability to read and follow production work orders and standard operating procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to make basic mechanical adjustments to production equipment.
• Attention to detail when performing temperature checks, consistency checks, and other quality inspections.
• Ability to follow GMP requirements and sanitation procedures in a food production facility.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food production environments, particularly with fillers and packaging lines.
• Experience as a machine operator, production operator, mixer operator, or press operator.
• Experience working in a high-speed manufacturing or processing environment.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting mechanical issues on food production equipment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a GMP-regulated food production facility that manufactures mustard and vinegar products, resulting in a work area that consistently smells like mustard. The role is assigned to the mustard production area on 2nd shift, with typical hours from 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Machine operators work with fillers, mixers, presses, and packaging machinery in a structured, process-driven environment that emphasizes cleanliness, sanitation, and adherence to food safety standards. Employees are expected to follow all facility rules, GMP requirements, and safety guidelines while working around production equipment and food ingredients.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in PLEASANT PRAIRIE,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.