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General Production Worker
- Aerotek (Independence, IA)
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Now Hiring 2nd and 3rd Shift General Production Workers!
Job Description
+ This position involves performing a wide variety of tasks including operating a sit-down forklift, pulling and loading totes, grinding corn cobs, monitoring and operating machinery, and heavy lifting. Candidates must be versatile and comfortable with executing different duties each day.
Responsibilities
+ Operate sit-down forklift for approximately 30% of the job.
+ Pull and load totes efficiently.
+ Grind corn cobs using machinery.
+ Monitor machinery to ensure proper functioning.
+ Operate machinery as required.
+ Perform heavy lifting of items weighing over 50 lbs.
Essential Skills
+ Prior on-the-job forklift experience.
+ Minimum of 6 months experience in a production environment or a farming experience.
+ Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
+ Ability to pass a 5-panel drug screening.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Ability to perform physical labor effectively.
+ Comfortable working in a dirty and hot environment.
+ Capability to stand for extended periods.
+ Not afraid of heights and able to climb ladders.
Work Environment
The work environment is a corn cob processing facility located in Independence, Iowa, characterized by dusty, dirty, hot, and noisy conditions. Employees will be exposed to grain dust and will experience cold temperatures during winter as the facility is not heated. Shift options include 2nd Shift (Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM - 11 PM) and 3rd Shift (Monday to Friday, 10:30 PM - 7 AM).
Why Work Here
Join a dynamic and essential industry that impacts a variety of sectors including animal feed, pharmaceuticals, lawn care, and more. Enjoy the opportunity to develop diverse skills in a hands-on environment while contributing to meaningful production processes.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Independence, Iowa.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $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 Independence,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 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.
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