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This role involves working on a food production line to hand-package a variety of candy and food products on the 2nd shift. You will carefully package products into boxes or single-packaged goods, palletize finished items, and prepare boxed products for shipment while maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant food production environment.

• Hand package different types of candy and food products with attention to quality and consistency.
• Package products into boxes or single packaged goods according to production and packaging specifications.
• Palletize finished product safely and efficiently for storage or shipment.
• Box product for shipment, ensuring correct labeling, counts, and secure packaging.
• Inspect products and packaging visually to identify defects, contamination, or nonconformities.
• Operate basic production and packaging equipment as directed, following safety and operational procedures.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and quality guidelines while working on the production floor.
• Lift and move products and boxes weighing up to 20 lbs as part of routine duties.
• Stand for the entire shift while performing repetitive tasks on the production line.
• Work with marshmallows and gummy candy made with gelatin, using gloves when needed to avoid direct contact.
• Comply with all dress code, personal protective equipment, and safety requirements at all times.
• Store personal items, including cell phones, in designated areas such as lockers or vehicles and keep them off the production floor.

• Up to 6 months of production or general labor experience preferred; candidates without prior experience may also qualify.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Capability to stand for the entire shift while performing repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift and move up to 20 lbs regularly and safely.
• Willingness to work with marshmallows and gummy candy made with gelatin, using gloves as needed.
• Basic understanding of production, packing, inspection, and packaging processes.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure product quality and proper packaging.
• Reliability and punctuality for 2nd shift work in a structured production setting.

You join a stable food production environment where expectations are clear, safety and quality are prioritized, and training supports you in learning the role even if you have limited experience. The position offers consistent 2nd shift work, structured procedures, and a team setting where reliability and attention to detail are valued.

This is a Contract position based out of Le Center, MN.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $16.00/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 Le Center, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com.

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.