Job Title: Mill Assistant
Job Description
The Mill Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the production floor by managing general labor tasks, including bagging products and hand-stacking them on pallets. This position involves cleaning up spills and machinery between production runs, as well as assisting in the warehouse to load trucks. The role requires someone who can work efficiently in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Bag products and stack them on pallets.
- Clean up spills and machinery between runs.
- Assist in cleaning out machinery between production runs.
- Support warehouse operations by loading trucks.
- Maintain quality control and testing during production.
Essential Skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Basic farming and agriculture knowledge
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage work orders and documentation
- Capacity for quality control and testing
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs repetitively
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Maintenance and repair skills
- No formal work experience required
Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers a healthy PTO bank and various medical plans, including an HSA plan with a substantial company contribution. Although the 401K plan does not include matching, employees receive $120 annually for steel toe footwear. Enjoy flexibility with appointment setting and work-life balance, and participate in our employee recognition program, annual holiday party, and receive supplier extras.
Work Environment
The work environment is primarily indoor within a grain elevator, with occasional outdoor tasks. The facility maintains good air circulation and uses fans to keep areas comfortable. Employees experience a variety of temperature conditions depending on proximity to doors or machinery. The organization ensures comfort through rotation to prevent strain from repetitive motions. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with training provided right on shift after a one-day orientation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Grand Forks, Minnesota.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in East Grand Forks,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2025.
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.