• Production Lab Assistant/General Operator

    Aerotek (Switz City, IN)


    Job Title: Production Lab Assistant/General Operator

    Job Description

    Join our dynamic team as a Production Lab Assistant/General Operator. You will play a key role in supporting quality specialists by processing samples, shipping, data entry, and equipment calibration. Ensure product quality meets the requirements of our Quality Plans and facilitate seamless workflow across departments.

    Responsibilities

    + Process and ship samples.

    + Enter data accurately into systems.

    + Calibrate and verify equipment.

    + Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with Quality Plans.

    + Print and prepare process orders, labels, and tags for packaging teams.

    + Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the workplace.

    + Coordinate workflow and resource allocation between shifts and departments.

    + Assist other departments during downtime, including general operator tasks.

    + Receive and process trucks hauling crops for weighing and unloading during September-October.

    + Complete harvest activities such as husking and sorting.

    + Operate dryer for crop drying within prescribed safety, quality, and financial requirements.

    + Shell and store crop from bins in the dryer facility.

    + Supply Conditioning department with a constant seed supply.

    + Apply appropriate treatment to seed.

    + Label, tag, bag, and palletize seed from November-March.

    + Enter inventory information into the computer.

    + Stage seed for shipment in warehouse.

    + Retag in-house seed and re-bag returned seed from April-August.

    + Inspect and wash pro boxes to ensure they are clean and free of debris.

    + Transition to warehousing and packaging roles starting in August.

    Essential Skills

    + Ability to lift 50-60 lbs.

    + Capability to perform repetitive tasks.

    + Able to sit and stand for long periods.

    + Ability to climb stairs.

    + Differentiation and recognition of colors.

    + Proficiency in reading and speaking English.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Steel-toed shoes are mandatory.

    + Must not be colorblind.

    + Forklift experience is preferred.

    + No formal education required.

    + Smoking/tobacco products are strictly prohibited at the site.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This role offers the opportunity for full-time employment at the end of a six-month contract. Join a supportive and dynamic work environment that values safety, quality, and teamwork.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is agricultural, involving exposure to corn and insecticide dust. Be prepared for 12-hour shifts, with the requirement to stand, climb stairs, and lift up to 60 lbs. Our facility operates 24/7 with rotating shifts, ensuring that employees have time off for rest and recuperation.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Switz City, Indiana.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $22.50/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 Switz City,IN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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.