Aerotek
Job Title: General Production Worker
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated General Production Worker and Forklift Operator to assist in our pellet production line. You will be responsible for loading raw materials, monitoring the production line, and packaging the finished product. Your role will include operating a forklift to transport materials, ensuring quality control, and maintaining cleanliness in the workspace.
Responsibilities
Operate a forklift to load raw materials into a mixer at the start of the production line.
Monitor the production line to ensure smooth operation without errors.
Package the finished product into sacks and prepare for shipping.
Load the product into an oven using a forklift and manage the oven process.
Stage final products for shipping by weighing and wrapping them.
Maintain cleanliness by sweeping up black coal resin from the floors.
Essential Skills
High mechanical aptitude.
Comfortable with obtaining certification for operating a sit-down forklift.
6+ months of experience in a fast-paced, industrial environment.
Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
Willingness to shave facial hair for respirator fitting and wear a respirator.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with sit-down forklifts.
Experience in operating heavy machinery or mixing type machines.
Familiarity with wearing a respirator.
Why Work Here?
This role offers opportunities for growth and advancement, with the possibility of promotions to leadership positions. After 90 business days, you'll transition to a permanent role with a pay increase and competitive benefits, including nearly fully paid medical and dental coverage. Enjoy generous paid time off and sick leave, along with 48-hour workweeks that build in overtime. Additional overtime opportunities are available for those interested.
Work Environment
The work environment is dusty and involves working with a small team of eight people, fostering a team-oriented culture with cross-training opportunities. The job is physically demanding and requires wearing a respirator, gloves, and a Tyvek suit, which will be provided. While the environment can get very hot on humid days, it is well-ventilated with fans. Shifts currently run from 6am to 4pm, Monday through Thursday, with potential future adjustments to 12-hour shifts. Extra breaks will be provided as temperatures rise.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 ARDEN HILLS,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated General Production Worker and Forklift Operator to assist in our pellet production line. You will be responsible for loading raw materials, monitoring the production line, and packaging the finished product. Your role will include operating a forklift to transport materials, ensuring quality control, and maintaining cleanliness in the workspace.
Responsibilities
Operate a forklift to load raw materials into a mixer at the start of the production line.
Monitor the production line to ensure smooth operation without errors.
Package the finished product into sacks and prepare for shipping.
Load the product into an oven using a forklift and manage the oven process.
Stage final products for shipping by weighing and wrapping them.
Maintain cleanliness by sweeping up black coal resin from the floors.
Essential Skills
High mechanical aptitude.
Comfortable with obtaining certification for operating a sit-down forklift.
6+ months of experience in a fast-paced, industrial environment.
Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
Willingness to shave facial hair for respirator fitting and wear a respirator.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with sit-down forklifts.
Experience in operating heavy machinery or mixing type machines.
Familiarity with wearing a respirator.
Why Work Here?
This role offers opportunities for growth and advancement, with the possibility of promotions to leadership positions. After 90 business days, you'll transition to a permanent role with a pay increase and competitive benefits, including nearly fully paid medical and dental coverage. Enjoy generous paid time off and sick leave, along with 48-hour workweeks that build in overtime. Additional overtime opportunities are available for those interested.
Work Environment
The work environment is dusty and involves working with a small team of eight people, fostering a team-oriented culture with cross-training opportunities. The job is physically demanding and requires wearing a respirator, gloves, and a Tyvek suit, which will be provided. While the environment can get very hot on humid days, it is well-ventilated with fans. Shifts currently run from 6am to 4pm, Monday through Thursday, with potential future adjustments to 12-hour shifts. Extra breaks will be provided as temperatures rise.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 ARDEN HILLS,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.