Production Associate - 15-17/HR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Equipment Operator - $15-$17/HR

Job Description

We are seeking diligent candidates to operate our production equipment, which may include dryers, baggers, or standardizers. This role involves monitoring milk flow, managing production batches, and maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the flow of milk from incoming tankers to the drying process.
• Dump powder into batches and communicate with the production department about the batches and types of production.
• Startup, run, and clean the standardizer machine.
• Maintain proper quality of production and safety standards for specific products and customers.
• Organize and clean work area and machines.
• Assemble and disassemble pumps.

Essential Skills

• General labor experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Production experience, particularly with production line or food equipment.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to lift 50lbs consistently throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire duration of the shift.
• High School Diploma.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the food or beverage industry is preferred.
• Candidates should have a stable job tenure, with reasons for leaving past positions related to growth or better opportunities.

Why Work Here?

Joining our team offers numerous benefits, including shift premiums, comprehensive health insurance with a low weekly co-pay, and a generous cross-training bonus. We reward perfect attendance with bonus hours and offer double time pay after 56 hours. Additionally, there is an opportunity for a $1 hourly raise after a year, and a 401k plan with company contributions. Enjoy paid vacation from day one and receive bonuses for overtime hours worked. We also provide seven paid holidays annually.

Work Environment

Our facilities include two plants, with the Lyndon plant not climate-controlled and potentially hot in the summer. The newer plant also experiences heat due to machinery operation. The environment is wet, and adherence to GMP is required. Employees wear smock suits, elbow-length gloves, boots, and hair nets at all times on the plant floor. Comfortable clothing under the uniform is recommended. The role requires flexibility across three shifts, with initial training on the first shift for six weeks. During busy seasons, additional workdays may be required, though not mandatory every weekend.

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 Nov 18, 2025.

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.

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.

Company Description

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.