**Job Title: Production Associate** **Job Description** Candidate will run and operate the extrusion machines. Will be responsible for loading raw materials into containers that feed the machine. Responsible for watching the machine run to ensure there are no issues. Will troubleshoot as needed. Obtains the correct documentation for the batch. Ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area. May be required to obtain the correct ingredients for mixing and weigh out the ingredients to meet the recipe specifications. Sets up and starts any weigh-up or packaging machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures. Safely and neatly processes, batch off, screen, cut up, package and/or skid material to correct size/container according to customer specifications. Performs all required machine cleaning. Completes and maintains required paperwork and/or documents. **Hard Skills** + machine operation + mixing + blending **Job Type** This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 480 Hour(s). **Work Site** This is a fully on-site position in Minneapolis, Minnesota. **Work Environment** Clean, organized work environment. Louder environment with machines running but not too loud where you can't hear the person next to you. Smells like plastic. 1st Shift Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm $20.00. 2nd Shift Monday-Friday 3pm-11:30pm $21.00-$22.00. 3rd Shift Sunday-Friday 11pm-7:30am $21.00-$22.00. **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.