General Production Worker

Aerotek; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a General Production Worker in Iowa City, IA. The role involves mixing and pelletizing raw products, bagging for shipment, and cross-training across production areas to keep workflow smooth.

Responsibilities include monitoring production line efficiency, teamwork, process improvement, and strict safety adherence. Shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd with a pay range of $19.00-$23.00/hr and onsite, fully in-person work.

Qualifications

• Experience with hand tools and manufacturing.
• 6+ months experience in agriculture and/or manufacturing settings.
• Mechanical experience, basic math skills, and ability to follow instructions.
• Primary responsibility for 2nd shift is running the control room; computer skills are preferred or a willingness to learn.
• Experience in machine operation and troubleshooting.
• AG or feed mill experience is preferred.
• Forklift experience is a nice-to-have but not required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the efficiency of the production line to ensure timely loading and shipment.
• Be a reliable team member with prompt attendance and excellent performance.
• Communicate with team members and leadership to improve processes.
• Keep the worksite clean to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products.
• Strictly adhere to safety guidelines throughout the facility.
• Perform all processes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, including operating mixing, bagging, spray drying, fluid bed drying, and powered lift equipment.

Skills

Hand tools

Manufacturing experience

2nd shift control room

Machine operation

Job description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Join our team as a General Production Worker at our facility in Iowa City. You will be involved in the process of mixing and pelletizing raw products, followed by bagging them for shipment. This role requires cross-training across main production areas to ensure a smooth workflow.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the efficiency of the production line to ensure timely loading and shipment.
• Be a reliable team member with prompt attendance and excellent performance.
• Communicate with team members and leadership to improve processes.
• Keep the worksite clean to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products.
• Strictly adhere to safety guidelines throughout the facility.
• Perform all processes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, including operating mixing, bagging, spray drying, fluid bed drying, and powered lift equipment.

Essential Skills

• Experience with hand tools and manufacturing.
• 6+ months experience in agriculture and/or manufacturing settings.
• Mechanical experience, basic math skills, and ability to follow instructions.
• Primary responsibility for 2nd shift is running the control room; computer skills are preferred or a willingness to learn.
• Experience in machine operation and troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AG or feed mill experience is preferred.
• Forklift experience is a nice-to-have but not required.

Why Work Here?

We foster a tight-knit culture with everyone cross-training and helping out wherever needed. Enjoy regular reviews for performance incentives and a shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a feed mill processing plant that is non-climate controlled, which can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The facility is dirty and has old machinery that requires manual adjustments. The production floor houses 15 people. The dress code includes long pants and shirts, hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and ear protection. Shifts are as follows: 1st - 6 AM to 2:30 PM, 2nd - 2 PM to 10:30 PM, and 3rd - 10 PM to 6:30 AM.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Iowa City,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.