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Food Production - General Production

Aerotek

La Crosse, WIContract$18–23/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$18–23/hr
Location
La Crosse, WI
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Aerotek is hiring entry-level production laborers for general production, machine operation, and warehouse roles in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The contract-to-hire position offers first-, second-, and third-shift opportunities and is fully onsite. Workers handle and inspect materials and products, follow work and safety instructions, and help maintain clean work areas and meet daily team goals.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Following InstructionsStanding and WalkingLifting and Moving MaterialsReliable AttendanceWork EthicTeamworkIndependent Work

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Title: Entry Level Production Laborer

Job Description

  • We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team in General Production, Machine Operation, and Warehouse roles. These positions are vital in ensuring our operations run smoothly and safely. We offer 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift opportunities. We encourage all interested candidates to apply, as we are open to considering all applicants.

Responsibilities

  • Load, unload, move, or organize materials and products.

  • Inspect parts or products to ensure quality standards are met.

  • Follow work instructions and safety guidelines.

  • Keep work areas clean and organized.

  • Work as part of a team to meet daily goals.

Essential Skills

  • Willingness to learn and follow instructions.

  • Ability to stand, walk, lift, or move materials during the shift.

  • Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Crosse, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr.

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.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Crosse, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Crosse,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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,022 open Machine Operator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18–23/hr
  • Wisconsin median$20–21/hr61 hourly ranges
  • US median$21–24/hr582 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $20.50/hr, is 3% above the Wisconsin median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the middle half of Machine Operator hourly ranges in Wisconsin.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 117 open Machine Operator jobs in Wisconsin and 1,022 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Wisconsin
Experience
Machine Operator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (335 postings).
Education
2 of the 1,022 open Machine Operator jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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