Finished Goods Production Technician

Job Title: Finished Goods Production TechnicianJob DescriptionResponsible for operating a variety of proprietary machines to manufacture powder and paste additives for animals, humans, and agricultural products. Follow production work order specifications and process job orders. Process work orders to assemble ingredients and fabricate finished product. Make adjustments to equipment and minor repairs as needed. Use general mechanical and electrical knowledge to operate and maintain equipment. Inspect and measure products to verify quality and specifications are met. Assist in inspecting materials prior to being used. Assist in ingredient, packaging, and finished goods inventory. Compute the amount of ingredients and supplies required for operations based on production schedules. Document time, ingredients, and processes accurately.Hard Skills• manufacturing• math• equipment operation• warehouse experience• general mechanical and electrical knowledgeSoft Skills• high attention to detail• ability to perform repetitive work• self-starter• ability to work independentlyWork SiteThis is a fully on-site position in URBANDALE, Iowa.Work EnvironmentHours: M-F 9am-6:30pm. Very little overtime. Tight-knit crew where everyone knows each other's names. Very independent work environment with a finished goods team of 4 people. Dress Code: Jeans/yoga pants, work-appropriate shirt, closed-toe shoes. Full PPE must be worn (smocks, hair nets, beard nets, eye glasses if required). Temperature controlled environment. May need to drive between the main site and another warehouse one block away. Exposure to strong-smelling probiotics is possible. Requires self-starters who can complete tasks with minimal supervision. The job can be monotonous and repetitive.About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.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.