**Job Title: General Production Worker** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated General Production Worker to join our team. In this role, you will operate various packaging and case packing equipment to ensure the efficient distribution of dry pasta products. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment and performing various physical tasks as needed. **Responsibilities** + Operate vertical form-fill-seal and folding carton equipment for packaging dry pasta products. + Operate automated case packing equipment. + Operate ink jet date and case coding equipment. + Monitor and operate conveyors, elevators, and pallet stackers. + Operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts). + Maintain a clean and safe work environment. + Lift, stack, and perform other various tasks as needed. **Essential Skills** + 1+ year of production/manufacturing experience preferred. + Ability to regularly lift and move up to 75 lbs. + Capability to work in physically demanding situations, including bending, reaching, standing, leaning, and squatting. + Ability to climb ladders and work on platforms at elevations of up to 100 feet. + Knowledge of GMP policies and federal regulations related to process operations. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in food processing preferred. + Participation in Plant Safety Programs. + Must wear PPE: steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and earplugs (provided). **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values safety and teamwork. Enjoy a flexible schedule with the opportunity for overtime based on production needs. We prioritize maintaining a clean and safe work environment and offer the chance to work with advanced packaging technology. **Work Environment** This is a physically demanding role in a non-climate-controlled environment. The work involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise levels, outside weather, and chemicals used in cleaning and sanitation processes. The dress code includes a t-shirt and long pants. You will work 8-hour shifts with the ability to work overtime as required by production schedule demands. Shifts are available from 7:00 am-3:30 pm, 3:00 pm-11:30 pm, and 11:00 pm-7:30 am. General production schedules are flexible from Monday to Saturday based on production needs. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lees Summit, Missouri. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50 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 Lees Summit,MO. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024. **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.