Production Technician

Job Title: Production Technician

Schedule: Monday - Friday

1st Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

2nd Shift: 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Location: Des Moines, IA

Job Type: Contract to Hire, Fully Onsite

Job Description

We are hiring Production Technicians for a chemical manufacturing facility in Des Moines. This position is responsible for operating production and packaging equipment, weighing and packaging products, labeling finished materials, palletizing orders, and operating a forklift. This is a hands-on production position that requires regular material handling and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production and packaging equipment.
• Weigh products and verify correct amounts using scales.
• Fill, seal, label, and palletize finished products.
• Operate a forklift to move materials and finished products.
• Load materials into production equipment according to work instructions.
• Handle powders, liquid materials, and other production materials safely.
• Perform general production, packaging, and material handling duties.
• Inspect finished products for correct weight, packaging, and labeling.
• Assist other production employees to keep the line running efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized production area.
• Follow all safety procedures when working around chemicals, equipment, dust, and fumes.
• Work overtime as needed during busy production periods.

Qualifications

• Previous production, manufacturing, machine operation, or packaging experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required.
• Comfortable regularly lifting and handling up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive and physically demanding production work.
• Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, dust, and strong fumes.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail when weighing, packaging, labeling, and palletizing products.
• Comfortable working in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing facility.
• Willingness to work overtime during busy production periods.

Work Environment

This position is located in a chemical manufacturing facility in Des Moines. The facility is dusty and not temperature controlled, and employees may be exposed to strong fumes and chemical processing operations. Employees spend the majority of their shift working on the production line with additional forklift operation as needed. Uniforms and shoe protection are provided.

During the busy season, typically December through May, additional overtime and extended shifts may be required.

Why Work Here?

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with a growing manufacturing company. Employees have opportunities to gain experience in production, machine operation, packaging, material handling, and forklift operation. Additional overtime is also available during busy production periods for employees looking for extra hours.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.75/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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

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

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.