Food Production Worker

Job Title: Tower Sealer Operator Job Description
We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Tower Sealer Operators in the Cheese department. This role involves rotating between three workstations: bagging finished cheese blocks, sealing cheese packages, and palletizing finished products. We currently have openings for both day and night shifts, from 8am to 8pm and 8pm to 8am.
Responsibilities

• Follow all GMPs and work in accordance with corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Operate a forklift to move cheese from the production area to the warehouse cooler.
• Run the Beta Vac/bag sealer ensuring there are no leaks.
• Weigh cheese blocks and apply label tickets to blocks and boxes.
• Operate and validate the metal detector.
• Operate boxer and robot equipment.
• Manage tower operations and maintain block count records.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
• Master sanitation procedures as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in packaging and production environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Proficiency in reading work orders in English.
• Strong teamwork and general labor skills.
• Experience with loading, stacking, palletizing, and warehouse production.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic computer skills for documenting work orders.
• Proficient in basic math operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Knowledge of machines, tools, equipment, and Lock out Tag out procedures.
• Capability to perform work independently.

Why Work Here?
Join a company that offers a high starting wage and excellent opportunities for advancement. We provide outstanding benefits and foster a supportive work environment where employees can thrive.
Work Environment
You will work 12-hour shifts, rotating on a 2-3-2 schedule in a clean and sterile cheese manufacturing plant. Shifts are available from 8am to 8pm and 8pm to 8am.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of ZUMBROTA, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in ZUMBROTA,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2026.
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.