General Production Worker

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General Production Worker Job Description This role involves working as part of a three-person production crew, rotating through key positions that handle raw material receiving, machine operation, and finished product handling. You will operate forklifts, support continuous production processes, and ensure products move efficiently from arrival to storage or shipment across multiple shifts. Responsibilities Receive incoming raw materials, unload deliveries, and organize materials within the plant to ensure efficient production flow. Operate as the shift operator responsible for running a three-person crew and coordinating tasks throughout the shift. Create and monitor blend mixtures, using production monitors and controls to ensure product levels and mixtures meet specifications. Monitor machinery during operation, identify issues, and communicate promptly with team members to maintain consistent production. Work at the end of the production line handling finished product, including loading trucks or placing product into designated warehouse storage areas. Operate a forklift throughout the shift to move raw materials, in-process product, and finished goods safely and efficiently. Perform general labor tasks such as inspection, packaging, loading, and shipping and receiving activities as needed. Inspect products for quality, ensuring that packaging, labeling, and handling meet internal standards. Communicate clearly and consistently with the two other crew members on your shift to coordinate activities and maintain a safe, productive workflow. Follow all safety procedures in a dusty, loud production environment, including safe forklift operation and safe handling of materials. Support overtime and additional shift coverage as needed to meet production demands, including working up to six days per week. Essential Skills Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently throughout the workday. Experience with machine operation or willingness to learn how to operate production machinery and monitoring systems. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly during the shift. Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact clearly and positively with a small team of three people per shift. Comfort working in a production, general labor, and warehouse environment that involves inspection, packaging, loading, and shipping and receiving tasks. Reliability and willingness to work overtime, including up to six days per week when required. Personable and team-oriented approach, contributing to a collaborative and supportive shift environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Previous experience in production, general labor, or warehouse roles. Background in inspection, packaging, or shipping and receiving operations. Comfort working around dusty, dirty, and loud machinery environments. Flexibility to work any of the three shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) as needed. Why Work Here? You will join a small, tight-knit production team where your contributions are visible and valued, and you quickly gain cross-training in multiple roles. The role offers clear pay progression tied to your early performance and the opportunity to move into a direct hire arrangement. You benefit from consistent hours, overtime opportunities, and a culture that emphasizes communication, teamwork, and shared responsibility across the entire shift. Work Environment This is a shift-based production environment with three primary schedules: 1st shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 2nd shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and 3rd shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Overtime is expected and employees may work up to six days per week. The facility is a dusty, dirty production area that can be loud when machinery is running. You will be on and off a forklift throughout the day, working in and around active equipment and production lines. Appropriate work attire suitable for an industrial, dusty, and loud environment is required, with a focus on safety and practicality. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Winona, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Winona,MN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2026. 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.

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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.

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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.