General Labor - 2nd Shift

Job Title: General Labor 2nd Shift Job Description

This role is responsible for producing food colors according to approved formulations and procedures while consistently meeting production goals in a manufacturing environment. You will operate a variety of production equipment, handle chemicals safely, support shipping and receiving activities, and maintain high standards of housekeeping, sanitation, and documentation. The position requires working both independently and as part of a team on the 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Produce food color products according to approved formulations, procedures, and production schedules.
• Operate production equipment including liquid emulsion systems, cookers, filtering presses, various pumps, mixing equipment, kettle cookers, dry blenders, evaporators, and forklifts as required.
• Monitor equipment during operation, identify basic issues, and perform routine troubleshooting to maintain efficient production.
• Perform housekeeping and sanitation duties in production and warehouse areas to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant environment.
• Complete shipping and receiving tasks, including loading and unloading trucks and handling materials safely and efficiently.
• Perform clean-in-place (CIP) procedures on emulsion plant equipment according to established guidelines.
• Work safely with chemicals, including caustics and acids, following all safety and handling procedures.
• Prepare product samples as needed for testing, quality checks, or customer requirements.
• Accurately complete all required documentation related to production, equipment operation, and materials handling.
• Collaborate with co-workers and leadership to maintain smooth operations while performing most operating tasks independently.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adhere to all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Continuously stand, walk, crouch, kneel, reach, and handle materials up to 55 lbs while maintaining coordination and balance.
• Climb stairs and ladders as needed to access equipment, platforms, or storage areas.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of machine operating experience at the same company or equivalent environment.
• 2+ years of general production work at the same company or equivalent environment.
• Proven ability to operate production machinery, including mixers, blenders, pumps, and related equipment.
• Experience working in a general production or manufacturing environment, preferably with food or chemical products.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Demonstrated experience with packaging and general labor tasks in a production setting.
• Basic troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve routine equipment or process issues.
• Experience working in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) environment or similar regulated setting.
• Forklift certification and safe forklift operating skills.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals, including caustics and acids, and hot materials.
• Physical ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift.
• Ability to crouch, kneel, reach, and climb stairs and ladders as required by production tasks.
• Capability to maintain coordination and balance while lifting, carrying, and working with up to 55 lbs of materials and product on a continuous basis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience operating dry blending equipment, evaporators, and kettle cookers.
• Familiarity with CIP (clean-in-place) procedures for production equipment.
• Experience in shipping and receiving, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Strong attention to detail when completing production documentation and sample preparation.
• Comfort working in a team-oriented environment while managing independent responsibilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and adherence to established procedures and standards.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, production-focused organization that offers direct placement and a consistent 2nd shift schedule with flexible working hours. The environment emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork while still allowing you to work independently and take ownership of your tasks. You will work in a climate-controlled facility that follows Good Manufacturing Practices, providing a structured and professional setting where your experience and skills are valued and developed over time.

Work Environment

This is a 2nd shift position with typical hours of 2:30 pm or 3:00 pm to 10:30 pm or 11:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm on Friday. The facility is climate controlled and operates under GMP standards. You will work in a production environment with exposure to chemicals, including caustics and acids, and hot materials, as well as dry blending areas where a dust mask may be used when transporting materials. The role requires continuous standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, and handling materials up to 55 lbs. Standard PPE and dress requirements include hair nets, beard nets (as applicable), smocks, steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, and possible dust masks in designated areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Port Washington, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $58240.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Port Washington, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Port Washington,WI.

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.