Overnight General Production Worker

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

Join our team as a General Production Worker and Forklift Operator, where you'll play a vital role in our pellet production line. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the production process, from mixing raw materials to packaging the final product.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to transport raw materials and final products.

• Load raw materials into the mixer at the start of the production line.

• Monitor the production line for any issues or errors.

• Package the processed material into sacks.

• Transport the product to the oven using a forklift and load the oven.

• Weigh and wrap the final product for shipping.

• Maintain cleanliness by sweeping up black coal resin from the floors.

Essential Skills

• High mechanical aptitude.

• Comfortable obtaining certification for operating a sit-down forklift.

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

• Willingness to shave facial hair for respirator fitting and to wear a respirator.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with sit-down forklifts.

• Experience operating heavy machinery or mixing type machines.

• Experience wearing a respirator.

Why Work Here?

You will have opportunities for raises and promotion even while on contract, as we prioritize internal leadership growth. Our benefits package is highly competitive, with nearly fully paid medical and dental benefits, generous PTO and sick leave, and built-in overtime opportunities. After 90 business days, you can expect to become a permanent employee with a raise.

Work Environment

Work in a small team of eight in a dusty environment with large machinery. The role is very hands-on and requires cross-training and adaptability. You will need to wear a respirator and Tyvek suit, which we provide along with safety glasses and gloves. Expect to get dirty with black soot from the pellet resin. The plant is well-ventilated, but it can become hot on humid days. The shift is from 3am to 1pm, Monday to Thursday, with overtime available on Fridays and lots of overtime options currently available averaging 45-50 hours per week. Extra breaks are provided to accommodate temperature changes, ensuring flexibility and comfort.

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 Shoreview,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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 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.