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Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

We are seeking two dedicated general production workers to join our facility in Iowa City. Your role will involve working in key production areas where raw products are mixed and pelletized to create specific animal feeds. These feeds are then bagged and prepared for shipment. Cross-training in all production areas is mandatory, with special training provided in the control room alongside a senior team member.

Responsibilities

+ Monitor the efficiency of the production line to ensure timely loading and shipment.

+ Be a reliable team member with consistent attendance and excellent performance.

+ Communicate effectively with team members and leadership to improve processes.

+ Maintain a clean worksite to prevent hazards from chemicals and fragile products.

+ Strictly adhere to safety guidelines throughout the facility.

+ Perform all processes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, including mixing, bagging, spray drying, fluid bed drying, and powered lift equipment operation.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with hand tools.

+ 6+ months experience in an agriculture and/or manufacturing setting.

+ Mechanical background with basic math skills.

+ Ability to learn and follow instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Farm experience in other feed operation facilities.

+ Troubleshooting skills.

+ Forklift experience is a plus but not required.

+ AG or feed mill experience is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a tight-knit culture where cross-training encourages support and collaboration among team members. Benefit from regular performance reviews and incentives, including a 75-cent shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Work Environment

Work in a feed mill processing plant that is non-climate controlled, meaning it can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The facility is equipped with older machinery that requires manual adjustments. The production team consists of 15 people. Adhere to a dress code of long pants and a shirt, hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and ear protection. Shift options include 1st (6 AM - 2:30 PM), 2nd (2 PM - 10:30 PM), and 3rd (10 PM - 6:30 AM).

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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 Iowa City,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.