Hiring Production Workers! ASAP

• Job Title:

  Production Associate
• Job Description
• The Production Associate plays a vital role in packaging and preparing hay and hay-based products for shipment. In this position, you ensure products meet quality and weight standards, operate production and packaging equipment safely, and contribute to a safe, efficient, and positive team environment.
• Responsibilities
• + Package hay-based products to meet defined quality and weight specifications.

+ Operate packaging and production line equipment safely and efficiently. + Follow all safety and food safety protocols at all times. + Maintain production rates and support meeting daily and weekly output goals. + Assist with production line changes, setups, and adjustments as needed. + Communicate equipment issues and irregularities to supervisors promptly. + Support general production tasks such as loading, picking, packing, and assembly line work. + Perform basic troubleshooting and machine setup activities within defined guidelines. + Use forklifts or pallet jacks, if qualified, to move materials and finished products. + Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with facility standards.

• Essential Skills
• + 3+ years of experience as a general production worker or in a similar production environment.

+ 2+ years of machine operating experience in a manufacturing or production setting. + Hands-on experience with production lines, packaging, and general labor tasks. + Ability to lift up to 65 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs for bulk products, including overhead lifting. + Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift. + Comfort working in dusty environments and around hay-based materials. + Ability to read and follow instructions in English accurately. + Mechanical aptitude to operate and assist with basic setup and adjustment of machinery. + Strong attention to detail to ensure products meet quality and weight specifications. + Commitment to following safety and food safety protocols consistently.

• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• + Previous production or warehouse experience is preferred. + Experience with forklifts or pallet jacks is a plus. + Troubleshooting experience with basic production or packaging equipment is advantageous. + Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. + Willingness to support continuous improvement and collaborate with team members.
• Why Work Here?
• You will join a company that values work-life balance with a 4-day workweek, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage, along with financial security through a 401(k) retirement plan and shift differentials. You can enjoy pet-focused perks such as voluntary pet insurance and 24/7 veterinary telehealth access. The culture emphasizes career growth, skill development, and an inclusive environment where you are encouraged to be yourself and your voice is valued.

• Work Environment
• This role is based in a fast-paced, team-oriented production facility focused on hay and hay-based products.

You will work around hay, dust, and varying temperatures, with a strong emphasis on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The typical schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM, with Fridays worked as needed. Supportive leadership fosters open communication and respects employee input. Appropriate work clothes and personal protective equipment are expected in line with standard production facility practices.

• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $18.34 - $19.34/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Omaha,NE.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 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.

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

• 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.

• Massachusetts Lie Detector:

• 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.