Job Title: Packaging Operator

Job Description

This position is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of process and packaging equipment from start-up to shut-down. The role involves processing and packaging food to ensure the production of safe, quality food for human consumption. Additionally, the position may involve mixing and cooking candy recipes.

Responsibilities

Operate chocolate tempering machines, depositors, enrobers, and other machines involved in food processing and packaging.Assemble pipes, pumps, and kettle parts for cooking and mixing candy recipes using common hand tools.Follow recipes to accurately weigh ingredients, mix and cook, and measure temperature, viscosity, and brix.Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) for various cooking and equipment operation tasks.Run both manual and computer-controlled machines, performing setups and changeovers based on daily production needs.

Essential Skills

2+ years of machine operating experience.Proficiency in GMP, food production, machine operating, batching, mixing, and blending.Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in food manufacturing and packaging.Understanding of fractions and ability to follow ingredient lists accurately.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a stable career within the food industry with a direct hire opportunity. Benefit from a four-day workweek, Monday through Thursday, and receive a raise after six months. Work in a climate-controlled environment, maintaining a comfortable 69-70 degrees year-round due to chocolate production.

Work Environment

Work hours are from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm with Fridays off, allowing a full 3 day weekend. The facility is GMP regulated, and the temperature generally ranges from 67 to 85 degrees. The company specializes in manufacturing chocolate-covered nuts, candies, and other products for well-known retailers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $50000.00/yr.

-Direct Hire
-$22-$24 an hour
-Full Benfits (Ask for a copy)
-4 day work week M-Th
-Raise after 6 months ($1.00-$2.00) dollars
-Shift Premium: 2nd shift: $2.00 dollars/hr
-Stability within Food Industry
-Climate controlled at 69-70 degrees year round due to chocolate

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sun Prairie,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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