Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

The role will be in the pet department where you will focus primarily on grinding, dicing, and working with raw and cooked meat each day. This position is considered a flex position, meaning the employee will provide support not just to the Pet platform but can also learn various operations for different business units to build a breadth of capabilities for future development.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment, understand food safety requirements, and perform risk assessments.

• Operate mixing and grinding equipment. Setup involves following COHE procedures and using hand tools and instructions to assemble the equipment.

• Conduct basic analytical quality tests, including moisture content tests using NIR (Near-infrared spectroscopy) and temperature readings using a thermometer.

• Demonstrate agility and the ability to flex across teams within a platform as work needs shift.

• Perform equipment sanitation and basic equipment setup activities.

• Utilize basic technical skills related to product, process, and/or packaging.

• Consistently and repeatedly lift, manipulate, and transport ingredients or equipment, up to 55 lbs.

Essential Skills

• Basic production experience, with a preference for food production experience.

• Experience with food science/food quality and food GMPs.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with people from technical, production, and other backgrounds.

• Strong knowledge in analytical instrumentation and data analysis.

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient in PC skills such as Word and Excel.

• Ability to work well with individuals and teams, displaying a positive attitude.

• Excellent judgment and problem-solving ability.

• Flexibility and adaptability.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrates the following competencies and behaviors: Acts Boldly, Moves Quickly, Influences the Business, Creates Advantaged Connections, Champions Remarkable Products and Solutions, Leverages Global Scale, Drives Global Impact, Advances Technical Possibilities.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a great opportunity to become a long-term employee with the potential for conversion at 6 months. Permanent employees receive excellent benefits after conversion. It is a good foot-in-the-door opportunity for growth and development within the company.

Work Environment

The schedule is Monday to Friday, 6 AM - 2 PM. This role is 100% production and research-based with strong standard operating procedures. It offers a good environment to learn quality testing skills and explore research production opportunities. Please note that this position involves potential exposure to common allergens including but not limited to milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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.