General Production Worker

Aerotek; Cascade (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible PTO

Attendance bonus

Third shift premium

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a General Production Worker for Cascade, IA, onsite. Roles include working in the Steel Shop or Wood Shop with emphasis on builders.

You will assemble, measure, and label trusses, operate basic tools, and coordinate with saws and forklift staff to ensure accurate stacking and storage. The position requires physical work, ability to read tape measures to 1/16 inch, and 6+ months in labor or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Proficiency in reading a tape measure.
• 6+ months of experience in labor, manufacturing, production, or construction.
• Achieve an 80% score on Basic Industrial Math and Basic Ruler Reading tests.

Responsibilities

• Assemble trusses, pre-cut, and label them based on work orders.
• Set up a jig and tack plates, reading a tape measure to 1/16 inch.
• Use a hammer and staple gun; crawl to tack boards as needed.
• Stand completed trusses upright; coordinate with forklift operators.
• Collaborate with saw operators to catch and stack wood, check angles with a carpenter square and label for storage.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Lifting 50 lbs

Labor/manufacturing experience

Industrial math test (80%)

Tools

Forklift

General tools

Job description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated General Production Workers to join our team. Depending on current needs, candidates will be placed in either the Steel Shop or the Wood Shop. The available roles include Catcher, Builder, and others, with a primary focus on builders.

Responsibilities

• Assemble trusses, pre-cut, and label them based on work orders.

• Set up a jig and tack plates, ensuring accuracy by reading a tape measure to 1/16th of an inch.

• Use tools such as a hammer and staple gun, and occasionally crawl to tack boards.

• Stand completed trusses upright in the yard, possibly coordinating with forklift operators.

• Collaborate with saw operators to catch and stack cut wood, checking angles with a carpenter square and labeling for storage.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Proficiency in reading a tape measure.

• 6+ months of experience in labor, manufacturing, production, or construction.

• Achieve an 80% score on Basic Industrial Math and Basic Ruler Reading tests.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with general labor in production, construction, and manufacturing.

• Familiarity with using a forklift and various tools.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy exceptional internal benefits, including great health insurance and flexible PTO. Engage in a vibrant work culture with employee appreciation events such as cookie days, cookouts, and food trucks. Receive company swag occasionally and earn a $50 attendance bonus for meeting work hour requirements. Benefit from a unique third shift schedule that pays you for 40 hours while working only 35.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic, with the facility being hot in the summer (though doors are opened to allow a breeze) and heated in the winter. The dress code includes jeans, shorts, T-shirts, and steel-toed boots. Personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats are provided. Employees must supply their own tape measure and other specified tools. Shift options vary, with specific hours detailed for each shift, and occasional Saturdays may be required during busy periods.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CASCADE, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.64 - $21.64/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in CASCADE,IA.

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.

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.