Aerotek
General Operator
Aerotek - Switz City, Indiana, United States, 47465
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General Operator
This role involves a variety of tasks throughout the year, focusing on the handling and processing of crop and seed products. From September to October, operators will receive and process trucks hauling crops, manage husking and sorting operations, operate dryers, shell and store crops, and supply the Conditioning department with seed. November to March involves labeling, tagging, bagging, palletizing seeds, and staging them for shipment. Between April and August, operators will be responsible for retagging in-house seeds, inspecting and cleaning pro boxes, and re-bagging returned seeds. Responsibilities: Receive and process trucks hauling crop from the field for weighing and unloading. Complete a wide range of harvest activities, including husk and sort operations. Operate dryer to dry crop within prescribed safety, quality, and financial requirements. Shell and store crop from bins in the dryer facility. Supply the Conditioning department with a constant supply of seed. Apply appropriate treatment to seed. Label, tag, bag, and palletize seed. Enter inventory information into computer systems. Stage seed for shipment in the warehouse. Retag in-house seed and re-bag backhaul (returned) seed. Inspect pro boxes to ensure they are free of debris and clean. Wash pro boxes as necessary. Transition into warehousing and packaging roles starting in August. Essential Skills: Ability to lift 50-60lbs. Perform repetitive tasks efficiently. Sit and stand for long periods. Climb stairs and differentiate/see colors. Read and speak English. Steel-toed shoes are mandatory. Forklift experience is preferred. No education required. Additional Skills & Qualifications: Forklift experience is a nice-to-have skill. Non-colorblind candidates preferred. Why Work Here? This position offers a unique opportunity to transition to a full-time employee at the end of a six-month contract. It provides a dynamic work environment and the chance to engage in various roles throughout the year. Work Environment: The work environment is an agricultural setting, which can be dusty due to corn and insecticide dust. Employees should be prepared to stand on their feet for 12-hour shifts, climb stairs, and lift up to 60 lbs. The schedule includes rotating shifts with weekends, moving to 24-hour packaging and warehouse operations. Smoking and tobacco products are strictly prohibited on-site. Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Switz City, Indiana. Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $22.50/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 Switz City, IN. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 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 meet 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.
This role involves a variety of tasks throughout the year, focusing on the handling and processing of crop and seed products. From September to October, operators will receive and process trucks hauling crops, manage husking and sorting operations, operate dryers, shell and store crops, and supply the Conditioning department with seed. November to March involves labeling, tagging, bagging, palletizing seeds, and staging them for shipment. Between April and August, operators will be responsible for retagging in-house seeds, inspecting and cleaning pro boxes, and re-bagging returned seeds. Responsibilities: Receive and process trucks hauling crop from the field for weighing and unloading. Complete a wide range of harvest activities, including husk and sort operations. Operate dryer to dry crop within prescribed safety, quality, and financial requirements. Shell and store crop from bins in the dryer facility. Supply the Conditioning department with a constant supply of seed. Apply appropriate treatment to seed. Label, tag, bag, and palletize seed. Enter inventory information into computer systems. Stage seed for shipment in the warehouse. Retag in-house seed and re-bag backhaul (returned) seed. Inspect pro boxes to ensure they are free of debris and clean. Wash pro boxes as necessary. Transition into warehousing and packaging roles starting in August. Essential Skills: Ability to lift 50-60lbs. Perform repetitive tasks efficiently. Sit and stand for long periods. Climb stairs and differentiate/see colors. Read and speak English. Steel-toed shoes are mandatory. Forklift experience is preferred. No education required. Additional Skills & Qualifications: Forklift experience is a nice-to-have skill. Non-colorblind candidates preferred. Why Work Here? This position offers a unique opportunity to transition to a full-time employee at the end of a six-month contract. It provides a dynamic work environment and the chance to engage in various roles throughout the year. Work Environment: The work environment is an agricultural setting, which can be dusty due to corn and insecticide dust. Employees should be prepared to stand on their feet for 12-hour shifts, climb stairs, and lift up to 60 lbs. The schedule includes rotating shifts with weekends, moving to 24-hour packaging and warehouse operations. Smoking and tobacco products are strictly prohibited on-site. Job Type & Location: This is a Contract position based out of Switz City, Indiana. Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $22.50/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 Switz City, IN. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 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 meet 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.