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Job Title: Packaging Line Worker

Job Description

As a Packaging Line Worker, you will be responsible for general duties including operating slitter, assembly, labeling, quality control, and packaging. You may also be required to perform minor set-up and operation of equipment.

Responsibilities

+ Operate slitter and other machinery as required.

+ Assemble, label, and package products according to specifications.

+ Conduct quality control checks to ensure product standards are met.

+ Perform minor set-up and equipment operation tasks.

+ Work collaboratively in a team environment to meet production goals.

Essential Skills

+ At least 6 months of prior warehouse experience or equivalent.

+ Manual dexterity and good coordination.

+ Basic reading, writing, and math skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in machine operation, packaging, and assembly.

+ Ability to handle materials efficiently and safely.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and collaborative team environment where your skills and contributions are valued. Enjoy the opportunity for overtime based on production volume, providing potential for additional earnings.

Work Environment

Work in a clean environment with small teams of 2-4 members. Adhere to a dress code of jeans or work pants, while avoiding leggings or sweatpants. Contractors must provide their own steel toe boots and adhere to all PPE requirements, including safety glasses, nitrile gloves, and cut-resistant gloves. The first shift operates Monday through Thursday from 5:00 am to 3:30 pm, with the possibility of overtime based on production volume.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Ames,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 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.