Production Worker

Job Title: Production Worker

Job Description | $26/ hour to start and after 120 days raised $5-7 (Union)

The Production Worker supports a chemical manufacturing and distribution facility by safely handling materials, operating a sit-down forklift, and preparing products for shipment. This role involves staging and labeling products, performing chemical filling tasks, and ensuring that totes and containers meet quality and regulatory standards for industrial, food manufacturing, and pharmaceutical applications.

Responsibilities

• Stage finished products and materials for shipment according to established procedures.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, and unload products and materials safely throughout the facility.
• Correctly label products and chemicals in accordance with company standards and applicable regulations.
• Perform chemical filling operations, including manual fills, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Fill totes, clean them thoroughly, remove old labels, and apply new labels as required.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift, ensuring accurate placement and secure loads.
• Handle chemicals in a safe and controlled manner, using appropriate protective equipment.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately to complete daily production tasks.
• Use a tape measure to verify measurements and ensure product and container specifications are met.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area appropriate for a chemical production environment.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment and safe material-handling practices.
• Support GMP and production standards by following established processes and documenting work as required.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience working in a production environment, preferably in a GMP-regulated setting.
• 3+ years of forklift experience, including operating a sit-down forklift.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• Strong ability to follow instructions and take direction effectively.
• Demonstrated safety orientation and commitment to safe work practices.
• Experience with material handling in a production or warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with chemical handling procedures.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in environments that support industrial, food manufacturing, or pharmaceutical production.
• Experience in labeling and relabeling products, including chemical containers and totes.
• Comfort working in a chemical production setting with associated odors such as ammonia or chlorine.
• Ability to work consistently on a first-shift schedule with occasional extended hours as needed.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a clear path from contract to union employment with structured pay progression and annual raises across the facility. Team members benefit from a strong career pathing program that supports advancement into higher-paying roles and other positions over time. Many employees have built long-term careers here, with tenure ranging from several years to multiple decades, reflecting a stable and growth-oriented workplace. A comprehensive benefits package further supports employees’ long-term well-being and financial security.

Work Environment

The role is based in a chemical manufacturing and distribution plant that produces materials used in industrial, food manufacturing, and pharmaceutical applications. The environment can be dirty due to the nature of the work, but it is maintained to appropriate standards for chemical production. Employees may notice chemical odors, including ammonia or chlorine, as part of the normal workplace conditions. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on first shift. After training, employees participate in a rotation in which approximately one month out of every 9–11 months they work an 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. schedule to cover dock operations; overall, employees must be able to work up to 10-hour days, typically between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position involves regular forklift operation, staging, and material handling in a production setting. Protective wear, including face shields, safety glasses, and full rubber suits, is provided when handling chemicals, and employees are expected to use this equipment as required by safety protocols.

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.