General Production Worker

Aerotek; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Des Moines is seeking a dedicated worker for a contract-to-hire position. Responsibilities include cleaning, shoveling, and machine operation. This role offers numerous promotion opportunities and benefits without union dues. Candidates must be comfortable with heights and physical labor, and be available for rotational shifts.

Benefits

Yearly raises

Bonuses

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1+ year of production experience required.
• 1+ year of farm or construction background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean various floors of the plant, including staircases.
• Shovel fallen feed and processed soy beans from machines.
• Load trucks and rail cars with feed.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and speak fluently

Comfort with heights

Physical labor

Job description

The role involves cleaning various floors of the plant, requiring comfort with heights as it includes walking up and down several flights of steps throughout the shift. Responsibilities also include shoveling feed and processed soy beans that have fallen out of machines, loading trucks and rail cars with feed, and rotating between cleaning, shoveling, and production roles including machine operation.

Responsibilities

• Clean various floors of the plant, including staircases.
• Shovel fallen feed and processed soy beans from machines for disposal.
• Load trucks and rail cars with feed.
• Rotate between cleaning, shoveling, production roles, and machine operation.
• 1+ year of production experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently.
• Comfort with heights and physical labor.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year of farm or construction background preferred.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy numerous promotion opportunities in a large and established organization. Benefit from union perks without paying dues, including yearly raises, bonuses, PTO, and paid holidays. Participate in community outreach programs and employee resource groups while accessing continuing education opportunities.

The work environment can be dusty due to powdered products, and temperatures vary with seasons. It is somewhat dark, with strong smells in certain areas. Attire includes casual wear such as jeans and long sleeves, with steel-toed boots, eye protection, ear protection, and gloves required. Candidates must be available for rotational shifts including 3rd, 2nd, and 1st shifts, with opportunities to bid for preferred shifts once direct. Initial onboarding is from 8AM-4PM, followed by training shifts from 7AM-3 : 30PM, Monday to Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $20.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

• 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)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 2025.

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.

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