Production Technician - $20/hr - Immediate hiring - Apply now!Job DescriptionSeptember-October: Receive and process trucks hauling crop from the field for weighing and unloading. Complete a wide range of harvest activities: ex.: husk and sort operations Operate dryer to dry crop within the prescribed safety, quality, and financial requirements Shelling and storage of crop from bins in the dryer facility Supply the Conditioning department with a constant supply of seed Apply appropriate treatment to seedNovember-March Label, tag, bag and palletize seed Enter inventory information into computer Stage seed for shipment in warehouseApril-August: Retag in-house seed. Re-bag backhaul (returned) seed Inspect pro boxes to ensure they are free of debris and clean Wash pro boxes as necessaryGENERAL OPERATORS: From May to August, work on a variety of tasks at the site Indoor and/or Outdoor. Starting in August, transition into Warehousing and/or Packaging roles. Forklift Experience (Type: Sitting) is preferred and training to be provided. Weekly Schedule: 40 hours + OT Interview required: No Resume required: No Requested Pay Rate: $19.50 for new recruits & $20.00 for returning employees (Returning from last year. If gone for more than one year, considered new hire at $19.50)Schedules: Start first week of onboarding: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, then assigned to first or second shift depending on business need. July 14 – August 25th: Shifts are 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM or 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM. August 25th: 12-hour day shifts 7 days a week until Sept 28th (6:00 - 6:30). Sept 29th: Packaging 24/7 schedule and Harvest a 12/7 schedule. Exact times TBD.Hard Skills
Forklift Experience (Type: Sitting)
Lift 50-60lbs
Able to sit and stand for long periods
Climb stairs
Differentiate/see colors
Speak/read English
Soft Skills
Repetitive tasks
Job TypeThis is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Switz City, Indiana.Work EnvironmentThe company operates in an agricultural setting, which may appear dirty due to corn and insecticide dust used to protect the seed before it is sent to/from farms. Candidates should be prepared to stand on their feet for 12-hour shifts, climb stairs at times, and lift up to 60 lbs. Exposure to common allergens (e.g., insects/insecticides, nuts, plants, chemicals, latex) is possible.About Aerotek: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.