Job Title: Production Associate
Job Description

This entry-level position within the manufacturing area is primarily responsible for performing extruder responsibilities, which include running the line, set up and changeovers. You will also be involved in weigh-up or packaging duties within the production department, ensuring the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost. You will meet customer specifications and delivery requirements in accordance with company policies and procedures.

ResponsibilitiesComplete the correct documentation for the batch.Ensure the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area.Obtain and weigh out the correct ingredients for mixing to meet recipe specifications.Set up and start any weigh-up or packaging machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating and safety procedures.Safely and neatly process, batch off, screen, cut up, package, and/or skid material to correct size/container according to customer specifications.Perform all required machine cleaning.Complete and maintain required paperwork and/or documents.Essential SkillsMachine operation experience (extrusion machine, injection molding machine, or other machine operation experience)Mechanical aptitudeAbility to lift 55 lbs. and occasionally handle up to 250 lbs.Ability to be on feet all day, kneel, and crouchAdditional Skills & Qualifications6+ months to 1 year of machine operating experienceForklift experience is a plusAny mixing experience is a plusWhy Work Here?

We offer high retention with employees who love working here and stay! There is ample opportunity to move up and become a lead or advance into higher-level roles, as we promote from within. Our benefits include medical, dental, and 401k match. Employees enjoy annual increases, profit sharing, two weeks of vacation once hired on, and 11 paid holidays. We also offer a 2-3% rate increase every year.

Work Environment

Our work environment is clean and organized. While it can be loud with machines running, it is not so loud that you cannot hear the person next to you. The environment has a plastic smell. We offer different shifts: 1st Shift (Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm), 2nd Shift (Monday-Friday 3pm-11:30pm), and 3rd Shift (Sunday-Friday 11pm-7:30am).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

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 Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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