Production Assistant Runner Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Production Worker

Job Description

This role supports a growing animal feed production facility by performing hands-on tasks throughout the plant and warehouse. You will help keep operations running smoothly while equipment is being upgraded, handling products, maintaining inventory, and contributing to overall cleanliness and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor tasks throughout the plant while machines and equipment are being replaced and upgraded.
• Stack finished products onto pallets safely and efficiently for storage and shipment.
• Assist with general plant cleanup, including removing debris and maintaining a tidy work area.
• Support warehouse operations, including loading and unloading materials as needed.
• Handle materials using equipment such as pallet jacks and other material-handling tools.
• Keep accurate inventory of products and equipment coming into and leaving the facility.
• Operate production and packaging machinery as directed, following all safety procedures.
• Perform general labor and assembly tasks to support production goals.
• Follow all safety guidelines and use required protective equipment while working in a dusty, non-climate-controlled environment.
• Work scheduled shifts and overtime as needed to meet production demands.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and manual labor for extended periods.
• Experience with materials handling in a warehouse or production environment.
• Basic experience operating warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks.
• Ability to learn and follow procedures for machine operation and production tasks.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate inventory tracking.
• Reliability in working 12-hour shifts and regular overtime.
• Commitment to following safety protocols in an industrial environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or production setting.
• Back ground in machine operating and production work.
• Experience in packaging and assembly within a manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working in dusty, non-climate-controlled facilities.
• Willingness to work both first and second shifts as needed.
• Ability to collaborate with supervisors and team members in a fast-paced setting.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing operation with relatively new equipment and a strong focus on productivity, offering significant overtime opportunities for those who want to increase their earnings. Supervisors foster a supportive and respectful atmosphere, making it easier to learn, ask questions, and succeed. The site’s continued development provides a chance to grow your skills in a dynamic environment where hard work is recognized and rewarded.

Work Environment

This role is based in a non-climate-controlled production plant and warehouse, which means it can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter, and conditions may be dusty at times. You will work around production machinery, packaging equipment, and material-handling tools such as pallet jacks and potentially forklifts. Schedules run Monday through Friday, with Saturdays as needed, and typical shifts are 12 hours: 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 2nd shift from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with 10–20 hours of overtime per week currently common. The dress code allows shorts in the summer, and steel-toed boots are required to ensure safety on the production floor.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sheldon, IA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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 Sheldon,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
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.