Job Title: Production Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a 1st and 3rd shift Production Operator in the Nutritional Department. The Nutritional Yeast Operator ensures that products are processed and packaged correctly and in a timely manner. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform sanitation on equipment, infrastructure, grounds, and other assigned areas.

• Monitor quality assurance controls during the production process.

• Conduct product analysis, weight checks, and code data verification.

• Record and maintain accurate written and electronic information.

• Understand and follow safety, GMP, food safety, and other rules or policies.

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.

• Inspect infrastructure and equipment and notify management when maintenance is required.

• Assist in trouble-shooting of equipment and process problems.

• Operate a forklift from time to time (certification not required prior to starting).

Essential Skills

• 1+ year of production/manufacturing experience

• Ability to lift up to 75lbs

• Ability to stand on feet for up to 12 hours at a time

• Strong mechanical aptitude

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production

• Troubleshooting skills

• Mechanical skills and aptitude

• Experience as a machine operator

Why Work Here?

Candidates will receive competitive compensation with opportunities for growth. Enjoy a work schedule that offers every other weekend off, contributing to a good work-life balance.

Work Environment

The facility is highly automated with safety as a top priority. The environment is very hot, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in the production room. Employees must be able to handle the heat and stand for 12 hours. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, wet and humid conditions, extreme cold/heat, and loud noise levels is common. Work hours are 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am with a rotating schedule of 2 on 2 off, 3 on 3 off, including every other weekend off. The dress code includes steel toe boots, lab coat/pants, and hair/beard net.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

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.