**Job Title: Production Equipment Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking diligent and dedicated candidates to operate production equipment, including dryers, baggers, and standardizers. This role requires close monitoring of milk flow, managing production batches, and maintaining quality and safety standards. **Responsibilities** + Monitor the flow of milk from incoming tankers to the drying process. + Communicate with the production department about batches and types of production. + Start up, run, and clean the standardizer machine. + Maintain proper quality of production and adhere to safety standards. + Organize and clean work areas and machines. + Assemble and disassemble pumps. **Essential Skills** + Previous production experience, particularly on a production line or with food production equipment. + Basic math skills for managing production increments. + Ability to lift 50 lbs consistently throughout the shift. + Physical capability to stand and walk for the entire shift. + High School Diploma. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Preferred in the food and beverage industry. **Why Work Here?** Our company offers competitive shift premiums, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and generous bonuses for cross-training and perfect attendance. Employees benefit from a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth, including a 401k plan with company contributions and paid vacation from the first day of full-time employment. **Work Environment** Work takes place in a dynamic production environment with two plants. The Lyndon plant is not climate controlled and can become hot and humid in the summer. The newer plant, while modern, also experiences heat due to machinery. The floor is wet, and employees must adhere to FDA regulations, wearing provided protective gear such as smocks, gloves, boots, and hair nets. Comfortable clothing is recommended under the uniform. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DETROIT, MI. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $18.00/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 DETROIT,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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.