**Job Title: Production Associate** **Job Description** This position provides support to the Soil/Sort department by working in either a sorting or washperson capacity. Personnel assigned to this role must be proficient in all aspects of the rotation and effectively operate the wash system, conducting all related washroom activities. **Responsibilities** + Accept responsibility for the safety and health of employees and visitors by ensuring adherence to safety policies, rules, and regulations, and personally intervening to prevent injury or damage. + Execute sanitation practices to ensure the Soil/Sort Wash area remains clean and sanitary by wiping down carts and work surfaces, mopping, sweeping floors, and completing other similar tasks. + Ensure the plant remains free of clutter, debris, or anything that might negatively impact the ability to maintain a safe and efficient production environment. + Maintain a basic understanding of policies and procedures, including soiled linen sorting and washing procedures and operations. + Work proficiently in the positions of sorter, soil sorter, and wash person, safely operating all tools and equipment used in the department. **Essential Skills** + Ability to work with soiled fabrics, including linens with bodily fluids, human waste, and blood. + Standing for extended amounts of time and performing repetitive tasks. + Willingness to start work early and maintain a schedule that requires going to bed early. + Ability to read, write, communicate ideas or thoughts to others, and perform basic math functions at a High School or GED level. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Possessing the ability to work with soiled fabrics and handle bodily fluids. + Standing for extended periods and performing repetitive work. + Starting work early and maintaining an early bedtime schedule. **Work Environment** Work primarily in an industrial plant setting where exposure to routine laundry chemicals, fumes, and cleaning products is expected. The environment may expose employees to changes in temperature (hot and cold) and humidity, noise levels common in a production facility, and dusty, dirty, and wet conditions. Tasks and procedures involve risks classified by the CDC as Category I, requiring universal precautions due to direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids. The role involves handling soiled linens and clothing with various bodily fluids. Maintaining production goals within allotted times can be stressful. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.52 - $18.52 • 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 Bismarck,ND. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 28, 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.