HIRING FOOD PRODUCTION WORKERS!

Aerotek; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring General Production Workers for a contract-to-hire role in Albert Lea, MN. You will palletize and shrink wrap products, clean and sanitize workstations, and move materials using a manual pallet jack. Expect physical work, weighing duties, and strict adherence to GMP and safety protocols.

The position is fully onsite in Albert Lea with a pay range of $18.00–$19.50 per hour. Benefits eligibility and detailed terms vary by role.

Qualifications

• Experience in general labor, construction, manufacturing, or a similar environment within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Palletize and shrink wrap products.
• Clean and sanitize workstations.
• Move product/material with manual pallet jack.
• Weigh products before transportation to the warehouse.
• Read and record digital weights on a small scale.
• Move bags weighing up to 50 lbs, with assistance for heavier loads.
• Push and pull bowls weighing up to 1,000 lbs on wheels.
• Maintain adherence to safety and good manufacturing practices.

Skills

General labor experience

Employer stability

Standing for long shifts

Job description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as General Production Workers. In this role, you will be responsible for palletizing and shrink wrapping products, cleaning and sanitizing workstations, and moving product/material using a manual pallet jack. You will also weigh products before they are brought to the warehouse and read and record digital weights on a small scale. This position requires physical strength as you will be moving filled bags weighing up to 50 lbs, and pushing and pulling bowls weighing up to 1,000 lbs on wheels. Safety is a priority, and you will be part of a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Palletize and shrink wrap products.
• Clean and sanitize workstations.
• Move product/material with manual pallet jack.
• Weigh products before transportation to the warehouse.
• Read and record digital weights on a small scale.
• Move bags weighing up to 50 lbs, with assistance for heavier loads.
• Push and pull bowls weighing up to 1,000 lbs on wheels.
• Maintain adherence to safety and good manufacturing practices.

Essential Skills

• Experience in general labor, construction, manufacturing, or a similar environment within the last 5 years.
• At least 1 year of continuous employment with the same company in the last 5 years.
• Ability to stand for 8-12 hours.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Production line experience.
• Knowledge of assembly and packaging processes.
• Experience in food production and manufacturing.

Why Work Here?

Join a close-knit, family-like team of 30 full-time employees in a small-town environment where safety and good manufacturing practices are valued. Experience a supportive work culture with opportunities for growth and development.

Work Environment

Work in a small-town, family-like environment with 30 full-time employees. Safety and adherence to GMPs are crucial. Dress code includes steel-toed boots, hair net, eye protection, jeans, shirt, bump cap, and lab coat. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards, with restrictions on smoking, perfume, jewelry, and clothing embellishments. Temperatures can reach 90 degrees in summer, but remain comfortable in winter. Orientation is completed on-site in 3-4 hours.

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 $18.00 - $19.50/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 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:

• 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)

Workplace Type

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

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.