**Job Title: Processing Operator in Ames, IA** **Job Description** As a Processing Operator, you will be responsible for managing the processing lines for spaghetti production. This includes entering recipes into the computer, verifying numbers to ensure proper operation, conducting quality checks, and performing changeovers. You will also be required to fill out paperwork and regularly check the quality of the dough. **Responsibilities** + Manage processing lines for spaghetti production. + Enter recipes into the computer and verify numbers for proper operation. + Conduct regular quality checks on dough. + Perform changeovers, including scraping dough out of bins. + Fill out necessary paperwork for quality checks and changeovers. **Essential Skills** + Experience in process control. + Ability to lift up to 50lbs. + Comfortable standing for the entire shift. + 1+ years of previous work experience in production or food manufacturing. + Understanding and compliance with quality procedures related to food safety, including PRPs, OPRPs, CCPs, and FSMA requirements. + Knowledge of production processes and food production. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous mechanical knowledge. + General working knowledge of computers. **Why Work Here?** We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where employees are valued and have the opportunity to grow. You will be part of a collaborative team that emphasizes quality and safety in food production. Enjoy the benefits of an air-conditioned control room and a structured shift schedule. **Work Environment** This position operates in a very warm environment, averaging 80 degrees and sometimes reaching upwards of 100 degrees. You will spend 30-40% of your time in an air-conditioned control room. On the production floor, the temperature ranges from 85-95 degrees. In the dye wash rooms, the environment is wet. The dress code includes jeans or work pants, steel toe boots, and no jewelry or piercings. Hair nets, beard nets (if applicable), hard hats, and lab coats will be provided. The shift is from 7 PM to 7 AM or 7AM to 7PM on a rotating schedule. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, Iowa. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00 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 Ankeny,IA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 22, 2025. **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.