General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

The General Production Worker operates a variety of production and processing equipment in a manufacturing environment. You follow detailed work orders, handle raw materials, and accurately measure, monitor, and document production results throughout your shift. This role involves reading and recording digital weights on a small scale and safely moving filled bags that can weigh up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follow work orders and standard operating procedures to operate a variety of production and processing equipment safely and efficiently.

• Pull and stage raw materials needed for each production run according to specifications.

• Accurately measure ingredients and materials and record digital weights using a small scale.

• Monitor production processes and document production results, counts, and any variances in a clear and timely manner.

• Move, lift, and stack filled bags and packaged products, which may weigh up to 50 pounds, while maintaining safe material-handling practices.

• Perform general production tasks such as packaging, packing, labeling, and staging finished goods for the next phase of the process.

• Operate machines and equipment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and company quality standards.

• Inspect products and materials for quality, consistency, and correct weights, and report any defects or issues promptly.

• Assist with basic troubleshooting of production and packaging equipment to minimize downtime.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including routine cleaning of equipment and work surfaces.

• Follow all safety, quality, and cleanliness standards, including any cleanroom or controlled-environment requirements as applicable.

• Collaborate with team members and shift leads to meet production goals and support continuous improvement efforts.

• Use forklifts or other material-handling equipment if trained and authorized, ensuring safe and efficient movement of materials.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of previous manufacturing experience, with food production experience preferred.

• Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day in a production environment.

• Experience with general production tasks such as machine operation, packaging, and packing.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written work orders and production instructions.

• Basic ability to read and record digital weights accurately using a small scale.

• Capability to lift, move, and handle bags and materials weighing up to 50 pounds safely.

• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and general food or manufacturing production standards.

• Basic mechanical aptitude to operate and support production and processing equipment.

• Attention to detail for accurate measurement, documentation, and inspection of products.

• Willingness to work assigned shift hours, including 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift schedules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in food production or food manufacturing environments.

• Experience operating forklifts or other material-handling equipment, if properly trained and certified.

• Background in cleanroom or controlled-environment production is a plus.

• Experience with troubleshooting basic mechanical or operational issues on production equipment.

• Knowledge of general labor practices in manufacturing, including cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work areas.

• Comfort working with inspection processes to ensure product quality and consistency.

Why Work Here?

You join a small, close-knit company where your contributions are visible and valued, and where you can quickly learn multiple aspects of production. The environment offers stable, full-time shift options across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, giving you flexibility to align work with your preferred schedule. You gain hands-on experience with a variety of equipment in a manufacturing setting, creating opportunities to build your skills in production, machine operation, and quality practices over time.

Work Environment

You work in a small manufacturing company environment focused on production and processing, likely within a food or similar regulated setting. The role involves standing for up to 10 hours per day and performing physically active tasks, including lifting and moving bags up to 50 pounds. You operate general production and packaging machinery, use small digital scales for weighing, and may work around forklifts and other material-handling equipment. The facility follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), with an emphasis on cleanliness, organization, and routine cleaning of equipment and work areas. Multiple shift options are available, including 1st shift (6:00 am–2:30 pm), 2nd shift (2:00 pm–10:30 pm), and 3rd shift (10:00 pm–6:30 am), providing a structured schedule in a production-focused setting.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.50/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Owatonna,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.