2nd Shift Manufacturing Production Laborer

Job Title: General Production Worker

Join our team as a General Production Worker at our facility in Iowa City. This role requires cross-training across main production areas to ensure a smooth workflow.

Monitor the efficiency of the production line to ensure timely loading and shipment.

Be a reliable team member with prompt attendance and excellent performance.

Keep the worksite clean to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products.

Strictly adhere to safety guidelines throughout the facility.

Perform all processes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, including operating mixing, bagging, spray drying, fluid bed drying, and powered lift equipment.

Experience with hand tools and manufacturing.

• 6+ months experience in agriculture and/or manufacturing settings.
• Mechanical experience, basic math skills, and ability to follow instructions.
• Primary responsibility for 2nd shift is running the control room; computer skills are preferred or a willingness to learn.
• Experience in machine operation and troubleshooting.

Forklift experience is a nice-to-have but not required.

We foster a tight-knit culture with everyone cross-training and helping out wherever needed. Enjoy regular reviews for performance incentives and a shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

The work takes place in a feed mill processing plant that is non-climate controlled, which can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The facility is dirty and has old machinery that requires manual adjustments. The production floor houses 15 people. Shifts are as follows: 1st - 6 AM to 2:30 PM, 2nd - 2 PM to 10:30 PM, and 3rd - 10 PM to 6:30 AM.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Iowa City, IA.

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.

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

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)

Employee Assistance Program

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Iowa City, IA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. 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.

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.