General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

As a General Production Worker, you will be responsible for completing department sanitation duties, reporting equipment issues to supervisors or maintenance, packing and assembling product ingredients, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure product specifications are met. You will operate machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and may handle various types of heavy equipment, including forklifts. Additionally, you will troubleshoot automated equipment and use computers for daily work activities.

Responsibilities

• Complete department sanitation duties.
• Report all equipment issues to supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Pack and assemble product ingredients.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure product specifications are met.
• Operate machinery and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Operate various types of heavy equipment, including forklifts.
• Troubleshoot automated equipment and other equipment issues.
• Use computers for daily work activities.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years of related experience in manufacturing or production preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds.
• Proficiency in reading and writing English for documentation.
• Basic math skills with at least 1 year of experience; must pass a math test.

Work Environment

The work environment includes day shifts with a rotating schedule, which requires working some weekends. Employees will work with the production team in varying conditions, from dusty to cleaner environments, depending on the product. Protective gear such as dust masks, steel-toed boots, hair nets, eye protection, and safety glasses are provided. The company culture is hard-working and team-oriented, with a focus on reliability and long-term employment.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 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.