General Production Worker - WEEKLY PAY

Job Title: General Production Worker - WEEKLY PAY - $20 TO $22 AN HOUR - START ASAP
Job Description
Join a growing agricultural manufacturing operation as a General Production Worker, where you will support both production and warehouse activities. You will help mix fertilizer products, operate along the assembly line, package finished goods, and move materials throughout the facility using pallet jacks and forklifts. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, values safety, and wants to contribute to building a new, tight-knit operation.
Responsibilities

• Mix fertilizer products using industrial mixers according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Work on the assembly line to monitor product flow after mixing and ensure products meet quality standards.
• Box and package finished products accurately and efficiently for shipment.
• Use pallet jacks and forklifts to move materials and finished products to and from the loading bay and storage areas.
• Assist with picking and packing orders to meet shipping schedules and customer requirements.
• Handle loading and unloading of materials, including heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds, in a safe and controlled manner.
• Operate hand tools and utility knives to open, prepare, or modify packaging and materials as needed.
• Use RF scanners to track inventory movement and maintain accurate records of materials and finished goods.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including verifying incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Perform general labor and material handling tasks to keep the production and warehouse areas organized and efficient.
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a safety-oriented culture within a small, close-working team.
• Assist with crane operation as needed to move larger or heavier materials safely.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including equipment and machines, in line with facility cleanliness standards.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing heavy lifting and general production or warehouse work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to use a utility knife safely for packaging and material handling tasks.
• Proficiency operating forklifts for material movement within a warehouse or production environment.
• Experience using pallet jacks to move pallets and materials safely.
• Basic math skills to support mixing, counting, and packaging tasks.
• Strong focus on safety and adherence to safety procedures in a production setting.
• Comfort working with hand tools and basic equipment in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Ability to perform picking, packing, loading, unloading, and general material handling tasks.
• Willingness to work closely with a small team and communicate effectively to complete tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with crane operation in a warehouse or production environment.
• Familiarity with RF scanners for inventory tracking and order processing.
• Experience in shipping and receiving, including verifying and documenting shipments.
• Previous experience in packaging, boxing, or assembly line work.
• Experience working with fertilizer or other agricultural products is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule and support a growing operation.
• Comfort working in a small, tight-knit team environment where collaboration is essential.

Why Work Here?
You will join a brand-new operation with the unique opportunity to help build and shape a growing business from the ground up. The facility offers a clean, modern environment with new machines and equipment, supported by a safety-focused culture and a tight-knit, collaborative team. You will benefit from a 401(k) match, a stipend for health insurance, paid time off, and a flexible schedule that supports work-life balance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow with a small company and make a meaningful impact.
Work Environment
You will work in a very clean, brand-new facility that manufactures and ships fertilizer products, using new machines, equipment, and material-handling tools such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners. The environment is heated but does not have air conditioning, so conditions may vary with the seasons. The team is small, with only a few employees on-site, creating a tight-knit, safety-oriented culture where everyone works closely together and supports one another. The role combines production and warehouse tasks, including material handling, loading, and unloading. Steel-toe footwear is required as part of the dress code to ensure safety on the production floor.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sioux Falls,SD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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.

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