**Job Title: General Production Worker** **Job Description** Join our dynamic team in the pet department, where you will focus primarily on grinding, dicing, and working with raw and cooked meat each day. As a flex position, you will not only support the Pet platform but also have the opportunity to learn various operations across different business sectors, building a breadth of capabilities for future development. **Responsibilities** + Safely operate equipment, understand food safety requirements, and perform risk assessments. + Operate mixing and grinding equipment, including equipment setup following COHE procedures using hand tools and instructions. + Conduct basic analytical quality tests, including moisture content tests using NIR (Near-infrared spectroscopy) and temperature readings using a thermometer. + Demonstrate agility by flexing across teams within a platform as work needs shift. + Perform equipment sanitation and basic equipment setup activities. + Apply basic technical skills related to product, process, and packaging. + Consistently lift, manipulate, and transport ingredients or equipment weighing up to 55 lbs. **Essential Skills** + Experience in production, especially food production. + Familiarity with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in food processing. + Ability to work and communicate effectively with people from diverse technical and production backgrounds. + Strong knowledge of analytical instrumentation and data analysis. + Proficiency in PC skills, including Word and Excel. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Basic production experience is required; food production experience is preferred. + Background in food science and food quality. + Ability to coordinate multiple tasks effectively. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Strong judgment and problem-solving ability. + Flexibility and adaptability in changing work environments. + Demonstrated competencies such as bold action, quick movement, business influence, remarkable product creation, and global impact. **Why Work Here?** This position offers a fantastic opportunity to become a long-term employee. After six months, there is a strong expectation of conversion to a permanent role, which includes excellent benefits. The work environment supports learning and development in quality testing and research production, making it a valuable stepping stone in your career. **Work Environment** Work a Monday to Friday schedule from 6AM to 2PM. The role is initially a six-month assignment, with the potential for extension up to 12 months, while applying for internal roles. The environment is 100% production and research-based, with strong standard operating procedures. Please note that this position involves potential exposure to common allergens, including milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. **HUGE opportunity to get the best benefits in the state. Gym and Nurse onsite. Great facility for growth opps.** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Minneapolis,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.