Job Information
Aerotek Production Worker in West Des Moines, Iowa
Job Title: Production Worker
Job Description
We are seeking diligent candidates to work in our manufacturing environment, creating quality windows and patio doors. All candidates will be cross-trained in multiple areas within the facility.
Responsibilities
Double Hung: Involves heavy lifting, repetitive work, and requires the ability to read schedules and labels.
Direct Set: Requires the ability to work independently, learn about different materials and colors, and read paperwork and labels.
CSMT: Role involves using a sash hanger, tape measure, and reading schedules.
Patio Door: Involves heavier lifting and the use of a tape measure.
Essential Skills
Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment (minimum 6 months).
Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16th of an inch.
Solid attendance record.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High attention to detail.
Awareness of surroundings.
Willingness to ask questions when unsure.
Adaptable to cross-training in multiple areas.
Able to speak English, whether as a primary or secondary language.
1 year of manufacturing experience required.
Comfortable lifting 50lbs.
No education or certifications required.
Nice to have skills: tape measure, construction, hands-on manufacturing experience.
Why Work Here?
Benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental. We host frequent cookouts and employee appreciation events quarterly. Employees may qualify for home makeovers. Contractors, when hired on, receive benefits equivalent to an internal employee who has been with us for 18 weeks. We emphasize a supportive work culture where asking questions and continuous learning are encouraged.
Work Environment
This is a fully on-site position in West Des Moines, Iowa. Our 1st shift runs from 6am-2:30pm, five days a week, with current schedules involving 32-40 hours a week. During the busy season, expect 50-hour work weeks and working 2 Saturdays a month. We operate in a manufacturing environment across three facilities that are not temperature controlled. The team size averages around 100 employees per facility. The dress code includes work-appropriate shirts, jeans or shorts, and steel-toed shoes are mandatory.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, Iowa.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00
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 West Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 2, 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.