Production Associate

Production Associate

$18-$20/hr

Job Description

The Production Associate plays a vital role in packaging and preparing hay-based products for shipment. In this position, you ensure all products meet quality and weight standards while operating equipment safely and efficiently. You contribute directly to a safe, productive, and positive work environment in a fast-paced production facility.

Responsibilities

• Package hay-based products to meet defined quality, weight, and presentation specifications.
• Operate packaging and production line equipment safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Follow all safety and food safety protocols at all times to protect product integrity and team safety.
• Maintain required production rates and assist with line changes, setups, and changeovers as needed.
• Monitor equipment performance and promptly communicate any equipment issues or irregularities to supervisors.
• Support general production tasks, including loading, picking, packing, and assembly line work as required.
• Assist with basic machine setup and adjustments, using mechanical aptitude to support troubleshooting activities.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with facility standards.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in general production or as a general production worker.
• 2+ years of experience in machine operating or machine operation within a production environment.
• Previous production or warehouse experience preferred, with exposure to fast-paced operations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate production and packaging machinery safely and efficiently.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to assist in machine setup and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs (and up to 100 lbs for bulk products), including overhead lifting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift or pallet jack experience is a plus.
• Experience working on production lines in a team-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with safety and food safety protocols in a manufacturing or production setting.

Why Work Here?

• You join a company that values balance, growth, and well-being. Enjoy a 4-day workweek that supports work-life balance, along with generous paid time off and paid holidays. Benefit from comprehensive health and wellness offerings, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan and shift differentials that reward your commitment. Take advantage of unique pet-related perks such as voluntary pet insurance and 24/7 veterinary telehealth access. Grow your career through ongoing opportunities for advancement and skill development in an environment that encourages learning. Work in an inclusive culture where you can be yourself, your voice is heard, and your contributions are genuinely valued.

Shifts Available:

• 1st shift: Monday-Thursday, 6am-4pm
• 2nd shift: Monday-Thursday, 4pm-2am
• Optional Overtime available on Fridays!

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

The pay range for this position is $18.34 - $19.34/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026.

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.