**Job Title: Production Equipment Operator - $15-$17/HR + OT** **Job Description** We are seeking dedicated candidates to operate production equipment, including dryers, baggers, and standardizers, to ensure efficient and high-quality production processes. **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 they will be running. + Startup, run, and clean the standardizer machine. + Maintain proper quality of production and adhere to safety standards for specific products and customers. + Organize and clean the work area and machines. + Assemble and disassemble pumps. **Essential Skills** + General labor skills. + Mechanical aptitude. + Attention to detail. + Proven attendance record with validation via a past reference. + Basic math skills for batch calculations. + Ability to lift 50 lbs throughout the shift. + Ability to stand and walk for the entire duration of the shift. + High School Diploma. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Food and beverage + Prior production or manufacturing experience. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a range of benefits, including shift premiums, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a $400 cross-training bonus, perfect attendance bonuses, and double-time pay after 56 hours. Additional perks include a $1 hourly raise after one year, a 401k plan with company contributions, and paid vacation from the first day of full-time employment. The company also offers a 20/30 bonus in December and 7 paid holidays. **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 Apr 30, 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.