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Job Title: Production Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent Production Technician to join our dynamic team. This role involves loading and working around railcars while also operating machines that process products from start to finish on a production line. Responsibilities include monitoring product loading into bags, operating scales to ensure proper weight, manually sealing bags, palletizing materials, ensuring proper labeling, handling powders, and engaging in physically demanding tasks such as lifting at least 50 lbs regularly and handling corrosive materials. While working with the rail cars you will be outside in the elements all year around.

Responsibilities

+ Load and unload railcars outdoors and up high

+ Operate machines that process products from start to finish on a production line.

+ Monitor the product being loaded into bags and ensure proper labeling.

+ Operate scales to ensure proper weight and manually seal bags.

+ Palletize materials and handle powders efficiently.

+ Lift at least 50 lbs regularly and handle corrosive materials safely.

+ Work in a dusty and non-temperature controlled environment.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in general production and machine operation.

+ Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.

+ Attention to detail and adaptability to varying workloads.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 2+ years of production/manufacturing experience preferred.

+ Experience in landscaping, construction, detasseling corn, or farming is advantageous.

+ Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Why Work Here?

Join a company with over 60 years of experience in providing formulations and packaging solutions globally. Our family-like culture emphasizes core values such as being responsive, having a proactive attitude, integrity, dependability, and safety. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees feel safe, valued, and have the opportunity to succeed. The Des Moines site has grown immensely in the last 5 years, fostering a family-like culture despite being part of a national company.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position in Des Moines, Iowa. The role operates on a 2nd shift schedule from 4pm-12:30am, Monday through Friday, with flexibility for early starts or late finishes. Initial training is conducted in the morning shift for the first two days. The facility is dusty, non-temperature controlled, and involves handling chemicals with potential strong fumes. Uniforms and shoe protection are provided. The Mill Team consists of 8 members, working in an environment with fluctuating workloads and opportunities for overtime.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.75 - $21.75/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 Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 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.