Nights - Production

Aerotek; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

On-site safety training

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Production Operator in Faribault, MN to set up, operate, and clean mixing machines for food-grade chemicals. The role requires lifting and moving heavy materials, recording weights, and following SOPs in a fully onsite facility.

The position offers a Contract to Hire path with competitive pay and benefits. You will work with safety protocols, GMPs, and a team of about 30 in a small-town environment, with on-site training for equipment and forklifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for 8–12 hours.
• Experience in production, machine operation, or food manufacturing.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new skills.
• Ability to read and weigh on a small scale and record digital weights.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and clean machines for mixing and blending food-grade chemicals.
• Monitor production parameters and handle raw materials.
• Manage waste per SOPs and workplace safety policies.
• Move products/materials with a manual pallet jack and weigh them before storage.
• Read and record digital weights.
• Handle bags up to 50 lbs and bowls up to 1,000 lbs.
• Perform heavy lifting and multi-task effectively.
• Operate control panels and learn new skills.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Push/pull actions

Control panels

Basic math

Multi-tasking

Chemicals handling

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Job Title: Production Operator Job Description

Join our team as a Production Operator where you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and cleaning machines to mix, blend, or agglomerate food‑grade chemicals and materials. This role requires monitoring production parameters, handling raw materials, and managing waste according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). You will also be responsible for moving products and materials using a manual pallet jack, weighing products, and recording digital weights.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and clean machines for mixing and blending food‑grade chemicals.
• Monitor production parameters and handle raw material reception.
• Manage waste in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Move products/materials using a manual pallet jack and weigh them before storage.
• Read and record digital weights on a small scale.
• Move filled bags weighing up to 50 lbs and push/pull bowls weighing up to 1,000 lbs.
• Perform heavy lifting and multi‑task effectively.
• Operate control panels and demonstrate willingness to learn new skills.
• Climb ladders and stairs safely and work comfortably with chemicals.
• Request assistance when needed.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform heavy lifting and push/pull heavy objects.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently.
• Basic math skills and multi‑tasking ability.
• Experience in operating control panels or smartphones.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new skills.
• Comfortable climbing ladders and working with chemicals.
• Experience in a general labor, construction, or manufacturing environment within the last 5 years.
• Minimum of 1 year of continuous employment with the same company in the last 5 years.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production, machine operation, or food manufacturing.
• Ability to stand for 8 to 12 hours.
• Training will be provided for operating both sit‑down and stand‑up forklifts.

Why Work Here?

Become part of a small town, family‑like environment with a team of 30 dedicated full‑time employees. Safety and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are prioritized, ensuring a secure and professional workplace.

Work Environment

Work in a facility with a dress code that includes steel‑toed boots, hairnets, eye protection, jeans, shirts, bump caps, and lab coats. The environment is safety‑focused with no smoking, tobacco products, perfumes, jewelry, or piercings allowed. During the summer, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees in some areas, while winters remain comfortable. Orientation is completed on‑site within 3‑4 hours.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $22.00/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 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 & 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Faribault,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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.