Food Production

Aerotek; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Aerotek in Albert Lea, MN is hiring a Food Production Worker for a fast-paced, on-site role. You will palletize finished goods, shrink-wrap for storage, clean and sanitize stations, and move materials with a pallet jack in a demanding environment.

Expect to lift up to 50 pounds, push large bowls up to 1,000 pounds with help, and stand 8–12 hours. You will follow GMPs and safety rules, participate in on-site orientation, and join a contract-to-hire pathway.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to stand 8–12 hours per shift in a production setting.
• Ability to lift/move items as described (up to 50 lb solo, heavier with assistance).
• Adherence to GMPs and safety procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Palletize finished products and shrink wrap for storage/shipment.
• Clean and sanitize workstations to maintain hygiene and safety.
• Move products and materials using a manual pallet jack.
• Weigh products and record weights on digital scales.
• Handle bags up to 50 pounds; two-person rule for heavier weights.
• Move bowls weighing up to 1,000 pounds on wheels; required to move at least eight per shift.
• Follow all safety procedures and GMPs; comply with PPE requirements.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Food Production Worker

Job Description

This role focuses on supporting a fast-paced production environment by palletizing and shrink-wrapping products, cleaning and sanitizing workstations, and handling materials using manual pallet jacks. You will weigh and record product information using digital scales, move filled bags weighing up to 50 pounds, and assist with moving larger bowls of product on wheels. The position is physically demanding and requires attention to detail, adherence to safety and good manufacturing practices, and the ability to work consistently throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Palletize finished products and securely shrink wrap them for storage and shipment.
• Clean and sanitize workstations regularly to maintain a safe and hygienic production environment.
• Move product and materials using a manual pallet jack, ensuring safe handling and proper placement.
• Weigh products before they are moved to the warehouse and accurately record digital weights on a small scale.
• Handle and move filled bags that can weigh up to 50 pounds, following company policy that requires two employees for weights over 50 pounds.
• Push and pull bowls of product on wheels that can weigh up to 1,000 pounds, moving at least eight bowls per shift.
• Follow all safety procedures and good manufacturing practices (GMPs), including restrictions on smoking, tobacco, perfume, cologne, fingernail polish, jewelry, and piercings in the facility.
• Maintain clothing and personal protective equipment in good condition, ensuring there are no rips, tears, holes, or added embellishments.
• Stand and work on your feet for 8 to 12 hours per shift in a physically demanding production environment.
• Participate in on-site orientation and follow instructions regarding shift start times and training schedules.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albert Lea, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Albert Lea,MN.

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.