Operations Production Operator Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Job Title: Production Operator

Job Description

As a Production Operator, you will start as a machine assistant on the production floor, standing for 9+ hours a day. Your role involves collecting cardboard at the end of a fast-paced machine that produces up to 400 boxes per minute. You will be responsible for inspecting boxes using a tape measure, assisting in various areas, and maintaining a fast-paced work environment. During slow periods, you are expected to stay motivated and find tasks like sweeping to keep productive.

Responsibilities

• Assist in machine operations and collect cardboard at the end of the production line.
• Inspect boxes using a tape measure for quality assurance.
• Work in the baler room, picking up excess materials from stations and placing them in the baler room.
• Maintain a constant pace and lift stacks of boxes regularly.
• Find tasks during slow periods to ensure productivity.

Essential Skills

• 2 years of production operating or machine operating experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Proficiency in reading a tape measure to the 1/8 of an inch.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience running gluer machines.

Why Work Here?

Upon being hired, candidates are eligible for a $1-$2 raise, offering an opportunity for growth and increased earnings. Starting pay of $18/hr.

Work Environment

This position is on the 3rd shift from 10 pm to 6 am. The facility in Midland is not climate controlled but remains relatively clean. It is comfortably cool during winter and can be warm in summer due to the machines. The dress code requires steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Caledonia,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.