Job Information
Aerotek General Utility Worker in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Job Title: General Utility Worker
Job Description
The General Utility Worker supports multiple areas within a refrigerated food production facility, rotating between sanitation/pack-off, packing, palletizing, and box making. This role helps keep production running smoothly by maintaining clean equipment, preparing and packaging finished goods, and ensuring accurate labeling and documentation while handling materials up to 50 pounds throughout a 10-hour shift.
Responsibilities
Rotate between sanitation/pack-off, packing, palletizing, and box making areas as production needs require.
Dispose of extra materials that will not be used in production in a safe and organized manner.
Break down and dispose of incoming packages and labels, ensuring proper handling and cleanliness.
Separate waste streams into trash, cardboard, and plastic to support facility recycling and waste management processes.
Spray machines and containers with disinfectant to maintain sanitation standards.
Assist with preparing machine start-ups and disassembling machines for sanitation procedures.
Place bags of finished goods into boxes accurately and efficiently.
Visually inspect finished goods for defects and remove nonconforming products from the line.
Complete necessary production and quality paperwork with accurate and legible information.
Visually inspect cases to ensure proper sealing and labeling before palletizing.
Operate a pallet jack to move finished pallets safely around the facility.
Assemble and disassemble machinery as needed to support sanitation activities.
Document all findings related to quality checks, equipment, and materials according to facility requirements.
Palletize finished boxes weighing up to 50 pounds, stacking them safely and securely.
Maintain a steady supply of boxes and labels for production lines to prevent downtime.
Verify that labeling matches the specification sheet and ensure boxes are free of damage before use.
Document the movement of finished and raw materials to maintain accurate inventory records.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
Work extended shifts, including frequent overtime, while maintaining productivity and attention to detail in a cold environment.
Essential Skills
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds continuously throughout a 10-hour shift.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to follow instructions, complete paperwork, and document findings.
At least 1 year of work history demonstrating reliability and consistency.
Comfort working in a refrigerated environment of approximately 30–40 degrees.
Capability to operate a pallet jack safely after training.
Attention to detail for visual inspection of finished goods, cases, labels, and boxes.
Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and sanitation procedures.
Willingness to work 50+ hours per week, including most Saturdays and daily overtime when needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in production, general production, or packaging environments.
Familiarity with basic machine start-up, disassembly, and reassembly for sanitation.
Comfort working with repetitive tasks while maintaining high quality standards.
Ability to document material movements and production information accurately.
Why Work Here?
Employees join a structured environment that offers clear growth and pay progression. After 60 days of employment, team members become part of a union and gain access to benefits. At six months, employees are eligible to advance to an operator level with an associated pay increase, and after one year they can progress to higher levels for further growth. All employees receive a 2.5% annual pay increase each January, and overtime is paid for any hours worked over eight per shift, creating strong earning potential. This role provides a stable schedule with significant weekly hours and a transparent path for advancement and long-term development. Starting pay of $17/hr.
Work Environment
This position is on 2nd shift, working Monday through Friday from approximately 3:45 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with most Saturdays included. Employees typically work over 50 hours per week, with a maximum of 60 hours, and receive overtime pay for any hours worked beyond eight per shift. The role is based in a GMP food production environment where sausage patties and similar products are manufactured using processes comparable to standard meat patty production. The entire production floor is refrigerated, generally between 30 and 40 degrees, so employees work in a consistently cold environment. Team members wear an overcoat, gloves, hard hat, ear plugs, safety glasses, and knee-high non-slip rubber boots to meet safety and sanitation standards. The work involves standing, lifting, and moving materials throughout the shift, operating pallet jacks, and working around production machinery in a fast-paced, highly regulated setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pleasant Prairie, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Pleasant Prairie,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 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.