Production Worker

Production Worker – Day Shift (Forklift | GMP)

$25–$26/hr to start + Union Pathway + Real Career Growth

Join a stable, well‑established chemical manufacturing and distribution facility that supports industrial, food, and pharmaceutical customers nationwide. If you’re an experienced forklift operator who values safety, consistency, and long‑term opportunity, this is a role where you can build a real career — not just punch a clock.

• Day shift with predictable hours
• Contract‑to‑Union conversion with guaranteed pay increases
• Annual company‑wide raises
• Clear advancement path into higher‑paying roles
• Strong employee retention — people stay for years because the work, culture, and stability are real
• Full PPE provided and a safety‑first environment
• A company that invests in long‑term careers, not short‑term labor

You’ll be a key part of daily plant operations, ensuring materials and chemical products are handled, filled, labeled, and shipped safely and accurately.

• Stage finished products for outbound shipments
• Operate a sit‑down forklift to load/unload trucks and materials
• Perform manual and tote chemical filling according to production orders
• Label containers to meet GMP and regulatory standards
• Clean, prep, and re‑label totes
• Support general production and material‑handling tasks
• Use a tape measure to verify fills and packaging requirements
• Follow written and verbal instructions with precision
• Maintain strict safety and PPE compliance
• Rotate into dock coverage as needed (extended hours during rotation)

Required

• 3+ years of production experience (GMP environment preferred)
• 3+ years of sit‑down forklift experience
• Experience working with chemicals or regulated materials
• Strong attention to detail with labeling and documentation
• Ability to follow structured procedures and safety protocols
• Reliability and a safety‑first mindset
• Willingness to support extended shifts when needed

Nice to Have

• Chemical manufacturing or distribution experience
• Experience in industrial, food, or pharmaceutical environments
• Familiarity with GMP documentation
• Comfort working around chemical odors (ammonia, chlorine)

• Clean, organized, safety‑focused chemical manufacturing facility
• Physical, hands‑on work with full PPE provided
• Chemical odors may be present

Schedule:

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• After training: 1 month every 9–11 months working 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM for dock coverage
• Ability to support up to 10‑hour days when required

• Experienced forklift operators
• Production workers from chemical, food, or pharma environments
• Candidates seeking stability + union opportunity
• People who take pride in safe, consistent, high‑quality work
• Individuals looking for a long‑term home with real growth

This is a Permanent 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 15, 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.