Job Title: Production Technician

Job Description

The Production Technician ensures carriers are safely unloaded on the correct receiving line with the correct material, following standard operating procedures for equipment, machinery, and tools.

ResponsibilitiesEnsure that the respective receiving line is kernel cleaned before unloading a different material/tracking number.Stage the loading area by keeping a truck staged in the lane next to the truck being unloaded.Verify information on seed load ticket for accuracy and take it to the Sample Building.Open trailer doors, secure doors open after staging the truck, operate the pit controls, and monitor the rate of unloading.Abide by safety policies/procedures and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Comply with lock out/tag out and other equipment safety policies/processes.Maintain cleanliness of the work environment by sweeping and removing debris.Report any accidents, near-miss incidents, potential hazards, safety violations, or other concerns immediately.Participate in incident/accident investigations as necessary to find the root cause of incidents.Follow the direction of Supervisors for additional work duties as necessary.Essential Skills6+ months of manufacturing/industrial experienceAbility to climb and/or work in elevated areasAbility to stand/sit for extended periodsExperience operating machineryCapability to perform repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting (minimum requirement 50 lbs.)Ability to work in various weather and environmental conditions (e.g., heat, dust, cold)Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in production, forklift operation, manufacturing, general labor, assembly, packaging, hand tool usage, packing, heavy lifting, machine operation, and baggingWhy Work Here?

Consistent work year-round with the opportunity to be brought on direct based on good attendance and performance. The role offers a mix of machine operation, forklift, and general labor tasks.

Work Environment

Large corn production facility with 150+ people during the busy season, reducing to 70-80 in off-peak times. Candidates will train on day shift for the first week from 6 AM to 3 PM (7 AM on the first day only). Depending on the assigned shift, they will either stay on days or switch to night shift. The Panama schedule involves rotating from days to nights every 4 weeks. The position runs through mid to late March, takes a 6-week break, and then resumes normal production schedules mid-May for the rest of the year. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Transportation to and from the assignment location is the responsibility of the worker. Must adhere to all safety rules and policies.

Job Type & Location

This position is based out of Durant, Iowa

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00

• 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 Durant,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 1, 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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