General Production Worker

Job Title:

General Production Worker

As a General Production Worker, you will be responsible for completing department sanitation duties, reporting equipment issues to supervisors or maintenance, packing and assembling product ingredients, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure product specifications are met. You will operate machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and may handle various types of heavy equipment, including forklifts. Additionally, you will troubleshoot automated equipment and use computers for daily work activities.

• Complete department sanitation duties.
• Report all equipment issues to supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Pack and assemble product ingredients.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure product specifications are met.
• Operate machinery and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Operate various types of heavy equipment, including forklifts.
• Troubleshoot automated equipment and other equipment issues.
• Use computers for daily work activities.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years of related experience in manufacturing or production preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds.
• Proficiency in reading and writing English for documentation.
• Basic math skills with at least 1 year of experience; must pass a math test.

The work environment includes day shifts with a rotating schedule, which requires working some weekends. Employees will work with the production team in varying conditions, from dusty to cleaner environments, depending on the product. Protective gear such as dust masks, steel-toed boots, hair nets, eye protection, and safety glasses are provided. The company culture is hard-working and team-oriented, with a focus on reliability and long-term employment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines, IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.