Aerotek is hiring: Production Operator in Cedar Rapids
Aerotek, Cedar Rapids, IA, US, 52401
Job Description
We are looking for dedicated 1st and 3rd shift Production Operators.
Responsibilities- Perform sanitation on equipment, infrastructure, grounds, and other assigned areas.
- Monitor quality assurance controls during the production process.
- Conduct product analysis, weight checks, and code data verification.
- Record and maintain accurate written and electronic information.
- Understand and follow safety, GMP, food safety, and other rules or policies.
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
- Inspect infrastructure and equipment and notify management when maintenance is required.
- Assist in troubleshooting equipment and process problems.
- Operate forklift as needed (certification not required prior to starting).
- 1+ year of production/manufacturing experience
- Ability to lift up to 75lbs
- Ability to stand on feet for up to 12 hours at a time
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Experience with production, troubleshooting, and mechanical tasks.
- Mechanical aptitude and machine operation skills.
Enjoy a bump up to $24.50 when transitioning to direct employment. Benefit from a dynamic work environment where safety is a top priority, and gain valuable experience in a highly automated production facility.
Work EnvironmentThe production facility produces yeast and is highly automated. Safety is a top priority. The environment is very hot, often exceeding 100 degrees in the production room. Employees must be able to handle the heat and stand for 12-hour shifts. Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, high precarious places, extreme cold/heat, and loud noise levels is to be expected. Shifts follow a 2 on 2 off, 3 on 3 off schedule, working every other weekend and off every other weekend. Hours are 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am. Dress code includes steel toe boots, lab coat/pants, hair/beard net, and safety gear.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00
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)
This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.
Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Jan 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.