Production Associate

• Job Title:

  Production Associate
• Job Description
• As a Production Associate, you will play a vital role in packaging and preparing hay and hay-based products for shipment. You will ensure all products meet quality and weight standards while supporting a safe, efficient, and positive production environment.
• Responsibilities
• + Package hay-based products to meet established quality and weight specifications.

+ Operate packaging and production line equipment safely and efficiently. + Follow all safety and food safety protocols at all times. + Maintain required production rates and support line changes as needed. + Set up and adjust machines to support continuous production. + Assist with general production tasks, including loading, picking, and assembly line work. + Identify and troubleshoot basic mechanical or process issues on the line. + Communicate equipment or production issues promptly to supervisors or leads. + Handle and move materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment where qualified. + Support a clean, organized, and team-oriented work area to promote safety and efficiency.

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

+ 2+ years of machine operating experience in a manufacturing or production environment. + Previous production or warehouse experience preferred. + Experience with machine operation, machine setup, and production line work. + Ability to lift up to 65 lbs and up to 100 lbs for bulk products, including overhead lifting. + Comfortable standing for long periods in a fast-paced environment. + Ability to work in dusty environments and around hay-based materials. + Ability to read and follow instructions in English. + Strong mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills. + Experience with general labor tasks such as packaging, packing, picking, loading, and assembly.

• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• + Forklift or pallet jack experience is a plus. + Experience with assembly lines and general production work. + Comfort working in environments with varying temperatures. + Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting. + Willingness to follow established safety and food safety procedures consistently. + Flexibility to support overtime or additional days as needed, including Fridays.
• Why Work Here?
• You will join a company that values balance, growth, and well-being.

Enjoy a 4-day workweek that supports work-life balance, along with generous paid time off and paid holidays. Access comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan and shift differentials for added financial security. Take advantage of unique pet-related perks such as voluntary pet insurance and 24/7 veterinary telehealth access. Work in an inclusive culture where you can be yourself, your voice is heard, and your development is supported through ongoing opportunities for advancement and skill building.

• 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. You will use production line and packaging equipment and may operate forklifts or pallet jacks where qualified. The facility promotes supportive leadership and a culture that values open communication. Appropriate work clothes and personal protective equipment are required and are aligned with working in a dusty, production-focused environment.

• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire 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 26, 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.