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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Bagging Operator

Job Description

This role involves overseeing the safe and efficient operation of process and packaging equipment from start-up to shut-down, ensuring the production of safe, quality food for human consumption. The position may also include the mixing and cooking of candy recipes.

Responsibilities

• Change programs and parameters in chocolate tempering machines, depositors, enrobers, and other related machinery.
• Assemble pipes, pumps, and kettle parts for cooking and mixing candy recipes, using common hand tools.
• Follow recipes to weigh ingredients, mix and cook using equipment, and measure temperature, viscosity, and brix.
• Operate both old manual machines and newer computer-controlled machines, performing setups and changeovers as needed.
• Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) for various tasks related to cooking and operating equipment.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

This is a direct hire opportunity with a stable company in the food industry. You will enjoy a four-day work week from Monday to Thursday and have the opportunity for a raise after six months. The environment is climate-controlled year-round at 69-70 degrees, making it comfortable for work. Second shift offers a premium pay as well.

Work Environment

The facility operates under GMP regulations and maintains a temperature that varies from 69 to 70 degrees. The first shift hours are from 6 am to 4 : 30 pm. The factory produces chocolate-covered nuts and candies for major retailers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $50000.00 / yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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.

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.

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.