General Production Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

This role focuses on safely loading and filling tanker trucks and smaller containers with chemical products at an enclosed filling station. You will operate filling controls, handle hoses and equipment, and follow detailed work orders to ensure the correct chemicals and quantities are loaded. The position is hands-on and physically active, requiring frequent movement on stairs and platforms while wearing full protective gear to maintain a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in the loading bay and enclosed filling station to fill tanker trucks with specified chemical products according to work orders.
• Review work orders and select the correct chemicals in the controls room to match each tanker driver’s requirements.
• Apply all required safety gear and personal protective equipment, including rubber boots, rubber overalls, rubber jacket, hard helmet, and full face shield before any filling activity.
• Transport and position large hoses to the top of the mezzanine, use the lift gate to access the top of the tanker, and securely connect hoses to the tanker.
• Return to the filler room to operate controls and run chemicals into tanker trucks, ensuring accurate volumes and proper flow.
• Monitor fill levels and select the correct amount of product going into each tanker, then tag and seal the top of the tanker to confirm the correct chemicals have been loaded.
• Manually fill 5-gallon buckets, drums, or totes to the required weight, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Perform manual material handling tasks; use a forklift only on a limited basis when needed.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) procedures in a manufacturing production environment, particularly in chemical, pharmaceutical, food, or medical settings.
• Accurately document work activities, including outbound shipments and quality checks on filled containers or products.
• Use computer systems to enter information, pull orders, track orders, and maintain accurate records of filling and shipping activities.
• Support operations primarily at the Rosemount site, with flexibility to assist at Saint Paul sites as needed.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and PPE requirements, ensuring chemicals are handled safely and risks are minimized.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area in the filling station and loading bay.
• Work a 1st shift schedule and remain flexible to work overtime when required to meet production and shipping demands.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing production environment following GMP procedures, ideally in pharmaceutical, food, medical, or chemical industries.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience documenting work activities, such as outbound shipments or quality checks on manufactured parts or products.
• Strong computer skills to accurately enter data, pull orders, track orders, and manage documentation in digital systems.
• Experience with warehouse operations, including loading and production work in an industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience with chemical handling and filler operator duties in a production or warehouse environment.
• Ability to work analytically, follow detailed work orders, and ensure correct chemicals and quantities are selected and loaded.
• Capability to perform manual material handling tasks and work safely with hoses, containers, and related equipment.
• Flexibility to work primarily at the Rosemount site and support additional nearby sites as needed.
• Willingness and ability to work 1st shift (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) and to work overtime when required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Worked in warehouse, packaging, or production worker roles in an industrial or chemical manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with forklift operation, even if usage is infrequent in this role.
• Experience working in union or contract-to-union environments is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a labor-intensive setting that involves frequent walking on stairs and elevated platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety when working with chemical products and PPE.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work orders with accuracy and consistency.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a clear path from contract employment into a union role, with significant pay increases upon conversion and regular annual raises across the plant. The facility supports long-term careers, with employees building tenure of many years and progressing into higher-paying roles through a structured career pathing program. You will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that invests in employee development, stability, and growth over the long term.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a chemical manufacturing plant within an enclosed filling station and loading bay. The role is physically active and can be laborious, involving frequent walking up and down a mezzanine staircase and working on elevated platforms to connect hoses to tanker trucks. Employees wear full protective attire, including rubber boots, rubber overalls, rubber jacket, hard helmet, and full face shield whenever filling trucks or handling chemicals. When proper safety equipment and PPE are worn, the chemicals are handled safely and are not considered dangerous. Most tasks are performed manually, with only occasional forklift use, and work is conducted on a 1st shift schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility for overtime as needed.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Apple Valley,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

\nCompany 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.

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.