Production Associate
4 days ago
Cedar Rapids
Job DescriptionProduction Operator Join a clean, high‑standards production environment supporting material processing, packaging, testing, and equipment operation. Perfect for candidates with forklift and manufacturing experience, construction, or other hands‑on work. 🔧 What You’ll Do • Operate production and packaging equipment, • Load, unload, store, sample, and transfer materials, • Perform in‑process tests and make adjustments as needed, • Keep accurate logs, records, and shift paperwork, • Lubricate equipment, complete minor adjustments, and report maintenance needs, • Sanitize and clean equipment and work areas regularly, • Review batch documentation for accuracy and completeness, • Handle materials according to OSHA/EPA standards, • Communicate effectively with team members, • Participate in safety, quality, and productivity improvement projects, • Train new operators, • Assist with overtime coverage (vacation, sick leave, etc.), • Follow cleanliness requirements — some areas require being clean‑shaven✔️ What You Bring, • 6+ months forklift experience, • 1+ year manufacturing or construction experience, • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, • Strong attention to detail & accuracy, • Ability to work in a clean, regulated setting, • Solid communication & teamwork skills🏭 Work Environment, • Clean, controlled manufacturing environment, • High cleanliness standards throughout facility, • Dress Code:, • Jeans/long pants, • T‑shirt, • Steel‑toe boots, • Clean‑shaven if required in specific production areas, • PPE provided (hair nets, ear protection, etc.)🎁 Why You’ll Love Working Here, • Opportunity for full‑time conversion with excellent benefits, • Room to grow into other roles and departments, • Stable, long‑term contract position, • Employee outings, cookouts, and special events 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 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. Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.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 meet 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 in solving 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.