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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Technician - All Shifts - Up to 21/hr

Job Description

This role supports multiple production and warehouse functions within a clean crop manufacturing facility. You will rotate between departments such as the wash line, storage and probox production, and stacking and storing, while handling, cleaning, repairing, and staging reusable boxes and totes. The position involves frequent physical activity, use of scanners and basic computer systems to track inventory, and may include regular forklift operation depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Work across three primary departments, including the wash line, storage and probox production, and stacking and storing areas.
• Clean and prepare used boxes and totes for reuse, ensuring they meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Perform general warehouse tasks such as moving totes, organizing materials, and maintaining orderly storage areas.
• Carry out general repair work on totes and boxes, including inspecting, fixing, and preparing them for return to service.
• Move and handle a high volume of boxes per shift, potentially ranging from 50 to 200 boxes depending on workflow and assignment.
• Stack empty boxes up to nine units high and full boxes four to five units high, following safety and stability guidelines.
• Load, unload, and stage boxes and totes for pickup, shipment, or internal movement within the facility.
• Use handheld scanners to track and trace inventory, including materials and products, and to document where items are staged in the warehouse.
• Use SAP and basic computer applications to look up materials, verify inventory information, and complete simple data entry tasks.
• Perform additional production technician duties such as cleaning work areas, stacking lids and bins, and supporting general production needs.
• Operate a forklift as assigned, with the expectation of spending approximately 30–60% of the workday on a forklift in certain roles.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 65 pounds safely and repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Follow all safety, cleanliness, and operational procedures required in a crop manufacturing environment.
• Work overtime as needed to support production demands and seasonal peaks.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to maintain efficient workflows and meet production targets.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds safely and repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, crop harvest, construction, or similar physically demanding environments.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Word or Excel for simple data entry and material lookups.
• Ability to learn and use SAP or similar systems for material and inventory lookups.
• Comfort using handheld scanners to track and trace inventory and product locations.
• Willingness to work overtime as required by production demands.
• Openness to a long-term contract and seasonal, long-term temporary work with potential for permanent opportunities when available.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a production-style crop manufacturing facility.
• Capability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as lifting, stacking, cleaning, and moving boxes and totes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience or certification is helpful and considered a strong plus.
• Experience in warehouse, shipping, receiving, material handling, manufacturing, production, picking, or packing environments.
• Comfort working in a food-related or crop manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including first, second, or third shift, as business needs require.
• Attention to detail when stacking, staging, and tracking inventory to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Strong reliability and consistency in attendance and performance in a long-term contract role.

Why Work Here?

You will join a clean, well-organized crop manufacturing facility that offers a long-term contract opportunity with the potential to grow into a permanent role when internal openings arise. The environment emphasizes fair treatment, consistent scheduling, and access to overtime for those seeking additional earnings. You can expect structured shifts, raises while on contract, and work that is easier relative to many industrial and construction roles, while still providing steady, reliable hours in a supportive setting.

Work Environment

This role is based in a crop manufacturing facility with incoming and outgoing production-style operations. The environment is clean and maintained to food-related standards, and the facility operates as a non-smoking workplace. The work involves frequent movement, lifting, and stacking of boxes and totes, as well as use of scanners, SAP, and basic computer applications. Team members may rotate among departments such as wash line, storage and probox production, and stacking and storing While initial needs focus on first shift, candidates should be open to second or third shift as required.

This is a Contract position based out of GRAND RAPIDS, OH.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/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 GRAND RAPIDS,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.