Manufacturing Technician Job at Aerotek in Ames

**Job Description:**The Manufacturing Technician is an entry-level position within the production team.. This role is designed to allow the employee time for training and to become proficient in safely performing production responsibilities according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in any one of three production areas: glycerin refining, specialty vegetable oil refining, and the continuous vegetable oil refinery.**Responsibilities and Duties:**+ Operate safely and appropriately in all situations and environments.+ Demonstrate a basic and continuously increasing understanding of the Glycerin Refining Line, Vegetable Oil Refining Line, and associated utility systems within the processing production areas.+ Follow all written procedures (SOPs) and work instructions related to production, maintenance, record keeping, and sanitation.+ Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.+ Perform routine lab analysis of in-process samples.+ Comply with all Occupational Safety policies and procedures within the plant.+ Undergo Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training and apply GMPs to the production process.+ Perform sanitation duties in accordance with SOPs, Food Safety, and GMP compliance.+ Support logistics activities, including receiving and shipping material, packaging product, etc.+ Participate in all company training.+ Perform all other duties as assigned.**Qualifications:**+ High school diploma or GED equivalent.+ Proven skills in reading, writing, computer use, interpersonal communication, and mathematics.+ Prior experience in a food processing plant, biodiesel, ethanol, or manufacturing facility preferred but not required.+ Physical ability to lift 75 lbs, climb several flights of stairs, and work at heights.+ Computer literacy and good mechanical aptitude.+ Ability to work different shifts (including weekends and/or nights) and respond to emergencies and after-hours communication as necessary.+ Ability to operate heavy equipment (electric forklift, diesel telehandler forklift) once trained.+ Strong teamwork and communication skills.+ Ability to work in varying weather and temperature conditions.+ Commitment to safety, honesty, integrity, and humility.+ Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of the facility.**Work Environment**6:30p - 6:30a 12 hour rotating, climate controlled**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.