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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Operator Job Description

Join our team as a Production Operator where you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and cleaning machines to mix, blend, or agglomerate food-grade chemicals and materials. This role requires monitoring production parameters, handling raw materials, and managing waste according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will also be responsible for moving products and materials using a manual pallet jack, weighing products, and recording digital weights.

• Set up, operate, and clean machines for mixing and blending food-grade chemicals.
• Monitor production parameters and handle raw material reception.
• Manage waste in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Move products/materials using a manual pallet jack and weigh them before storage.
• Read and record digital weights on a small scale.
• Move filled bags weighing up to 50 lbs and push/pull bowls weighing up to 1,000 lbs.
• Perform heavy lifting and multi-task effectively.
• Operate control panels and demonstrate willingness to learn new skills.
• Climb ladders and stairs safely and work comfortably with chemicals.
• Request assistance when needed.

• Ability to perform heavy lifting and push/pull heavy objects.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently.
• Basic math skills and multi-tasking ability.
• Experience in operating control panels or smartphones.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new skills.
• Comfortable climbing ladders and working with chemicals.
• Experience in a general labor, construction, or manufacturing environment within the last 5 years.
• Minimum of 1 year of continuous employment with the same company in the last 5 years.

• Experience in production, machine operation, or food manufacturing.
• Ability to stand for 8 to 12 hours.
• Training will be provided for operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts.

Become part of a small town, family-like environment with a team of 30 dedicated full-time employees. Safety and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are prioritized, ensuring a secure and professional workplace.

Work in a facility with a dress code that includes steel-toed boots, hairnets, eye protection, jeans, shirts, bump caps, and lab coats. The environment is safety-focused with no smoking, tobacco products, perfumes, jewelry, or piercings allowed. During the summer, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees in some areas, while winters remain comfortable. Orientation is completed on-site within 3-4 hours.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Faribault,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

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.