1st Shift Packaging

Aerotek; Minnesota; On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a 1st Shift Packaging associate for a food packaging production line in Fairmont, MN. The role involves weighing and packaging food into dishes, ensuring accurate portions of meat, pasta, rice, and vegetables.

Expect to stand for the full shift and perform repetitive tasks in a cold production environment. Employees will work onsite with temperatures ranging between 34 and 53 degrees Fahrenheit and may lift up to 55 lbs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in packaging and visual inspection.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work on a food packaging production line.
• Weigh and package food into dishes, ensuring accurate portions.
• Fill dishes with the designated food of the day.
• Stand for the entire shift while performing repetitive tasks.

Skills

Packaging

Visual inspection

General labor

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: 1st Shift Packaging

Join a dedicated team working on a food packaging production line where precision and consistency are key. This role involves weighing and packaging food into dishes, ensuring each serving is filled with the correct food of the day, which can include meats, pastas, rice, and various vegetables. Be prepared for a standing position throughout the shift and engage in repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work on a food packaging production line.
• Weigh and package food into dishes, ensuring accurate portions.
• Fill dishes with the designated food of the day.
• Stand for the entire shift while performing repetitive tasks.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in packaging and visual inspection.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Comfortable working in temperatures ranging from 34 to 53 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Able to lift up to 55lbs, which may include shoveling vegetables or noodles.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including a 401K program, health, life, and disability insurance, along with paid holidays and vacation time. Embrace a supportive work environment where equal employment opportunities are a priority.

Work Environment

The position is set in a food production environment with temperatures maintained between 52-53 degrees on the production floor, and 34 degrees in the weigh pack/cold room. Employees must wear a hair net and smock/lab coat, and if applicable, a beard cover. Jewelry, visible piercings, and fake nails are not allowed on the production floor. Expect to stand throughout the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fairmont, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30472.00 - $30472.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fairmont,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.