Job Title: Production Lead - (3rd shift)

Job Description

Join a global leader in bio-solutions as a Production Lead, where you will play a crucial role in overseeing production operations for products like yogurt and animal feed. You will be responsible for managing a team of production associates and ensuring the smooth operation of machinery while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 5-8 production associates during shifts.
• Set up and operate various machines in the department.
• Perform slight troubleshooting of equipment.
• Manually clean machines during product changeovers.
• Lift and load up to 50lb bags of raw materials into hoppers.
• Train and assist operators in running various machines.
• Learn and apply proper GMP requirements and chemical safety practices.
• Take and verify documentation of production runs.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• 4+ years of general production experience.
• 1+ years of GMP experience.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Experience in overseeing 5-8 people.
• Knowledge of GMP, sanitation, mixing/blending, and production supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong leadership qualities.
• Experience with mixing/blending of powders or liquids.
• Familiarity with safely handling chemicals used for sanitation.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for internal growth and training on machine operations. Benefit from a clean, climate-controlled facility where the company regularly provides meals for staff. Embrace a work schedule that allows for significant time off, working only 26 weeks a year.

Work Environment

Twilight Shift Hours: 7 on/7 off - Monday to Friday (11pm - 9am), Saturday & Sunday (9pm to 9am). The work environment is clean and climate-controlled, requiring GMP attire including a hair net, beard net, smock, steel toes, gloves, hard hat, and safety glasses. The atmosphere is low key, with no smells and a moderate pace, though you may occasionally work in a deep freezer at -55 Celsius.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $64480.00/yr.

Health & Insurance

• Medical Plans: Two HDHP options with HSA eligibility, company contributions, and 100% preventive care coverage.
• Dental & Vision: Comprehensive coverage for dental care (Delta Dental PPO) and vision services, including LASIK discounts.
• Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement & Financial Wellness

• 401(k): Up to 9% company contribution (5% Safe Harbor + 4% match); fully vested after 2 years.

Paid Time Off

• Vacation: Starts at 120 hours/year, increasing with tenure (up to 200+ hours).
• Holidays: 8 fixed + 4 floating days annually.
• Wellness Time: 80 hours/year for health needs.
• Parental Leave: 16 weeks for birthing mothers (8 weeks paid); 4 weeks for non-birthing/adopting parents.

Wellness & Perks

• Wellness Program: Earn up to $1,000 for completing health activities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling, legal, and financial resources.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement (100%) and student loan repayment ($3,000 max).
• Extras: Free snacks, coffee, probiotics, subsidized lunches, discounts, and annual social events.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Allis,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2025.

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.