**Production Operator** **Shift Options:** 🕒 **7am–7pm** 🌙 **7pm–7am** _2‑2‑3 rotating schedule_ **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA **🔥** **Now Hiring Production Operators!** Hands‑On Work • Fast‑Paced Environment • Career Growth Join a clean, high‑standards pharmaceutical manufacturing facility where you’ll help process, handle, and package materials used to make pill fillers. If you enjoy physical work, operating equipment, and being part of a reliable team—this job is for you. **🏭** **What You’ll Do** + Operate equipment to properly process and package finished products + Load, unload, store, sample, and transfer raw materials & finished goods + Complete required in‑process tests and make adjustments + Keep accurate logs, charts, and paperwork for your shift + Lubricate equipment, perform minor repairs, and report mechanical issues + Sanitize equipment and maintain a clean work environment + Review batch records for accuracy and completeness + Handle materials safely under all OSHA & EPA requirements + Communicate effectively with other team members and supervisors + Participate in safety, quality, and productivity improvement projects + Train new operators as needed + Assist with overtime coverage (vacation, sick, training, etc.) + Perform other duties as assigned **⚠️ Clean‑Shaven Requirement (Production Area):** Some production areas require being **clean shaven. Beard nets are NOT allowed.** **🧰** **What You Bring** + **6+ months of forklift experience** + **1+ year of manufacturing OR construction experience** + Ability to lift **up to 50 lbs** + Strong attention to detail & accuracy + Ability to work in a clean, regulated environment + Good communication & teamwork skills **⭐** **Why You’ll Love Working Here** + Excellent benefits program once hired full‑time + Opportunities to grow into other roles & departments + Expanding company with a newly built facility + Fun employee events (cookouts, Kernels games, RoughRiders hockey, etc.) + Clean, organized, and safety‑focused workplace + Stable, long‑term contract with potential for direct hire **👕** **Work Environment** + Temperature ranges from **40°F in winter** to **80°F in summer** + Very clean, controlled environment + You’ll be working around **non‑hazardous pulp/filler used in pharmaceuticals** **Dress Code:** + Steel‑toed boots + Long pants (jeans/khakis) + T‑shirt + Clean‑shaven if required in your production area + PPE provided (hair nets, ear plugs, etc.) **📲** **Apply Today!** **Text** **“PRODUCTION”** **to** **319 252 2304** **to get started.** **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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 Cedar Rapids,IA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 22, 2026. **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.