**Job Title: Vacation Relief Operator - 1st Shift** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Vacation Relief Operator to join our team, recognized for producing high-quality probiotic beverages like Kefir, as well as cheese, yogurt, and ProBugs line for kids. This role is essential in supporting the daily manufacturing of our products by monitoring and operating a variety of equipment. **Responsibilities** + Operate and observe filling equipment to ensure product quality and meet customer standards. + Maintain accurate weights of bottles throughout production and address any discrepancies. + Inspect product for color, flavor, texture, and defects, ensuring correct capping. + Follow work instructions to use appropriate packaging materials. + Transport empty totes to the packaging area. + Clean equipment in the filling and silo rooms after use. + Stop or reset machines during malfunctions, clear jams, and report any issues. **Essential Skills** + 2+ years of machine operating experience. + 1+ years of experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). + Experience with general production, packaging, filling, and bottling machines. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma, or three to six months related experience, or equivalent. + Ability to lift 50 lbs., stand for the entirety of an 8-hour shift, climb ladders, and maneuver through equipment. + Basic mathematical skills. **Why Work Here?** Join a family-oriented company that values its employees by promoting from within and offering great benefits. Enjoy yearly bonuses based on tenure. **Work Environment** 1st Shift - Start times range between 4:00 am and 8:00 am, Monday through Friday. The work environment adheres to GMP standards, requiring a hair net, beard net, smocks, and steel-toed footwear. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukesha, WI. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Waukesha,WI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 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.