General Laborer 1st Shift

The General Laborer is responsible for managing the melter/filler side of the production process, which involves handling blocks of butter and placing them into large tubs for melting. Additionally, the role involves packaging, labeling, and maintaining sanitation standards on the sweet and condensed side, assisting machines in filling boxes, pails, and totes with the final product. This position emphasizes the physical aspects of production work.

Responsibilities

• Handle and melt blocks of butter weighing approximately 40 lbs for production.
• Assist in packaging and labeling of sweet and condensed products.
• Maintain sanitation standards throughout the production process.
• Operate machinery to fill boxes, pails, and totes with the final product.

• 6 months food production experience.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs throughout the day.
• Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing English.

• Experience in general labor and packing.
• Knowledge of food handling and sanitation practices.

Join a team that values strong work ethic and provides a supportive environment for your growth. Benefit from a climate-controlled workplace that ensures comfort during your shift. Embrace the opportunity to develop skills in food manufacturing while being trained on GMP compliance.

Work Environment

The work environment is climate-controlled, slightly cool, but not a freezer setting. Employees are required to follow food manufacturing protocols, including wearing provided jackets, hair nets, and beard nets if necessary. Jewelry is not allowed. Comprehensive training on GMPs will be provided.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Winthrop,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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.