Job Description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production Worker supports day-to-day production operations by palletizing and shrink-wrapping products, cleaning and sanitizing workstations, and safely moving materials throughout the facility. This role requires careful attention to detail when weighing and recording product information, as well as the physical ability to handle and move materials in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Palletize finished products and securely shrink-wrap pallets for storage and shipment.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and surrounding areas to maintain a safe and hygienic production environment.
• Move product and materials using a manual pallet jack in a safe and efficient manner.
• Weigh products on a small digital scale and accurately read and record digital weight measurements.
• Move filled bags of product, which may weigh up to 50 pounds, following company policy that requires two employees to lift anything over 50 pounds.
• Push and pull large bowls on wheels that can weigh up to 1,000 pounds, ensuring that at least eight bowls are moved per shift.
• Follow all safety procedures and good manufacturing practices (GMPs) at all times while working on the production floor.
• Work effectively on a production line performing general labor, assembly, and packaging tasks as needed.
• Support food production and food manufacturing processes by operating basic production or packaging equipment as directed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area throughout the shift.
• Stand and remain on your feet for extended periods (8–12 hours) while performing repetitive tasks.
• Communicate with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and address any issues that arise during the shift.

Essential Skills

• Recent experience working in a general labor, construction, manufacturing, or similar general labor environment within the last 5 years.
• At least 1 year of continuous employment with the same company within the last 5 years.
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for 8–12 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift and move bags weighing up to 50 pounds and to request assistance for items over 50 pounds in accordance with company policy.
• Ability to push and pull wheeled bowls weighing up to 1,000 pounds multiple times per shift.
• Comfort working in a physically demanding role in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to accurately read, understand, and record digital weight measurements.
• Willingness to follow strict safety procedures and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in production, production line work, or general production.
• Experience with general labor tasks such as assembly, packaging, and material handling.
• Familiarity with food production, food manufacturing, or food handling environments.
• Exposure to basic machine operation in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Demonstrated reliability and consistency in prior employment.
• Ability to work night shifts from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on a rotating schedule.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit team where people know each other and work together in a supportive, family-like environment. The company emphasizes safety and good manufacturing practices, providing clear expectations and orientation to help you succeed. You will have the opportunity to build stable experience in a consistent role, with a structured rotating schedule that allows for regular days off and predictable work hours.

Work Environment

The facility operates in a small-town, family-like setting with around 30 full-time employees, fostering a friendly and collaborative atmosphere. Safety and adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMPs) are top priorities, and all team members are expected to follow established rules and procedures. The dress code includes steel-toed boots, hair net, eye protection, jeans, shirt, bump cap, and lab coat. Employees must follow strict GMP-related guidelines, including no smoking or tobacco products at the facility, no perfume or cologne, no fingernail polish, no jewelry or piercings, and clothing free of rips, tears, holes, or embellishments. The temperature can become hot in the summer, with some manufacturing rooms reaching up to 90 degrees, while conditions remain comfortable in the winter.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albert Lea, MN.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Albert Lea,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

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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