Entry Level Construction Laborer Jobs in Mankato, MN

Job Title: Production Worker

Job Description

The Production Worker operates on a fast-paced food processing and production line, performing a variety of tasks that support the safe and efficient preparation of food products from raw ingredients through final packaging and shipment.

Responsibilities

• Work on a food processing and production line in a high-volume environment.
• Handle raw ingredients and prepare them for processing according to established procedures.
• Add seasonings and other ingredients accurately and consistently to meet product specifications.
• Assist with blending and grinding operations, monitoring equipment and product flow.
• Package products by canning, steaming (pressure cooking), bagging, and palletizing as required.
• Perform general labor tasks, including lifting, moving, and organizing materials and finished goods.
• Operate basic production and packaging machinery and follow machine operation instructions.
• Complete packing and assembly tasks to ensure products are correctly labeled and prepared for shipment.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and hygiene standards throughout the production process.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safe and efficient operations.
• Perform the same assigned duty consistently throughout the shift, maintaining focus and accuracy.
• Stand for the entire shift and perform repetitive tasks while maintaining productivity and quality.
• Adhere strictly to dress code requirements, including hair nets, lab coats, beard nets, gloves, and no jewelry on the production floor.
• Support team members and communicate any issues with equipment, materials, or product quality to supervisors promptly.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for the entire shift while maintaining attention to detail.
• Capability to stand for the entire shift in a fast-paced production environment.
• Comfort working in a food production setting with strict hygiene and safety standards.
• Willingness to follow detailed instructions and standardized procedures consistently.
• Reliability and strong work ethic in an entry-level production role.
• Ability to work safely around machinery and moving equipment.
• Basic understanding of general labor, packaging, and production processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Entry-level position suitable for candidates with limited prior experience.
• Previous experience in food production is a plus.
• Background in packaging, general production, assembly, machine operation, or forklift operation is beneficial.
• Ability to adapt to different departments and tasks within a production facility.
• Comfort working in environments with varying temperatures, including cold, hot, and normal conditions.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a stable, unionized environment with clear structure and protections. After an initial 45-day period, team members can bid into different departments, providing opportunities to move into roles that best match their interests and strengths. This flexibility supports long-term growth, skill development, and the ability to shape a career path within the production facility.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food production facility with a structured, safety-focused environment. Team members work on a production floor where temperatures vary by department, including cold, hot, and normal conditions. The work requires standing for the entire shift and performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced setting. Strict hygiene and safety protocols apply: employees must wear a hair net, lab coat, beard net (if applicable), and gloves, and may not wear jewelry on the production floor. The environment includes production lines, packaging areas, and machinery, and emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to food safety standards.

This is a Permanent position based out of Madelia, MN.

The pay range for this position is $32656.00 - $32656.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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This is a fully onsite position in Madelia,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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 | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.

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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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.